Financial Advocate

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Espanola, NM

31d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs financial screening on hospital and medical group account activity to identify residual balances, high-deductible plan participants and self-pay patients. Requires thorough knowledge of assistance programs to include charity care application, Medicaid (PEMOSSA) application and other alternate resource programs in addition to full competency of Presbyterians policy for payment plan application.

Requirements

• High School (G.E.D.) required.
• Three to five years of experience in healthcare field with significant MD and patient interaction required.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in registration with the ability to pass all Epic competencies within 30 days of hire.
• Requires detailed knowledge of operations in a medical practice in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretations of data.
• Proficient in ICD-9 Medical Terminology and CPT.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the public as well as all levels of staff and management

Nice To Haves

• Physician office or hospital experience preferred.
• Prior billing office and collection experience preferred.
• Basic excel experience preferred for reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• As a Financial Advocate in the Business Office you’ll perform financial screening on hospital and medical group account activity to identify residual balances, high-deductible plan participants and self-pay patients.
• Requires thorough knowledge of assistance programs to include charity care application, Medicaid (PEMOSSA) application and other alternate resource programs in addition to full competency of Presbyterians policy for payment plan application.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees