Patient Financial Navigator

Cancer Center of South Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking a Patient Financial Navigator responsible for assisting patients in understanding their financial responsibilities related to treatment. This role involves frequent interactions with patients and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated financial support.

The ideal candidate will manage financial assistance, copay support, and communicate with third-party vendors to resolve issues. Strong communication skills and understanding of healthcare costs are essential. This position is integral to ensuring patient access to vital care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to manage complex healthcare cost information.
• Familiarity with insurance and financial assistance processes.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients on financial responsibilities and healthcare costs.
• Ensure coordination with finance-related teams.
• Assist patients in obtaining financial assistance.

Job description

Position Summary

The Patient Financial Navigator is responsible for guiding patients on their financial responsibilities related to treatment and assisting them in understanding and managing complex healthcare costs. This role involves frequent communication with patients, payers, third-party vendors, and internal teams to ensure coordinated financial support and patient access to care.

Core Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Revenue Cycle, Pharmacy Services, and Front Desk teams to align on patients’ financial plans.
• Ensure timely processing of medication refill requests and report any issues or late deliveries to management.
• Coordinates access to financial assistance, copay support, and free drug programs for eligible patients.
• Obtains and verifies required signatures for all financial assistance documentation.
• Meets with patients (in person or virtually) to explain out-of-pocket responsibilities prior to treatment.
• Responds promptly to patient and staff related financial assistance inquiries regarding billing, insurance, or treatment financial obligations.
• Communicates with third-party vendors to resolve patient account issues.
• Flags potential insurance coverage issues to Pharmacy Services to avoid delays in care.
• Assists in maintaining proper documentation and workflows related to patient financial support.
• Provides coverage for other financial navigators as needed to ensure uninterrupted support.
• Ensure co-pay cards and grant information are entered into EPIC patient accounts and any financial assistance platforms.