Financial Navigator, Patient Advocate III

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

1d • $33 - $41

About The Position

Responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments, and obtaining preauthorization for all services. Works closely with the care team, nurse navigation, case management and physicians to facilitate the timely start and continuity of services.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 2 years of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of chemotherapy medications and regimens and other costly injectable medications
• Knowledge and experience with insurance authorization
• Familiarity of medical terminology/anatomy.
• Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, employees, patients and insurance personnel.
• Basic high school math aptitude.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
• Computer data entry skills to enter patient and authorization information.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years financial experience
• 2 years insurance and eligibility verification experience

Benefits

• Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED