Patient Financial Advocate

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health is seeking a Financial Information Counselor PRN to verify insurance benefits, discuss costs, and complete counseling for patients. The role includes collecting payments, initiating financial assistance, and coordinating pre-certifications with providers and departments. Strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with hospital billing are essential.

Minimum high school education; an associate degree in healthcare or business is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in healthcare or business related field preferred.
• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) desirable.
• Previous hospital insurance billing and collecting experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Verify and discuss patient insurance benefits and treatment costs.
• Complete financial counseling services for all patients.
• Advise patients of financial responsibility and collect payments.
• Initiate financial assistance applications and forms as needed.
• Secure prior authorizations of services and communicate them to departments.
• Identify payment sources and arrange payment schedules as needed.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Analytical problem solving

Basic math skills

Hospital systems

PC applications

Formation

High school diploma

Associate's degree in healthcare or business

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

GroupWise

Description du poste

Baptist Health is seeking a Financial Information Counselor PRN to verify insurance benefits, discuss costs, and complete counseling for patients. The role includes collecting payments, initiating financial assistance, and coordinating pre-certifications with providers and departments. Strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with hospital billing are essential.

Minimum high school education; an associate degree in healthcare or business is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.