Hiring Now Patient Benefit Coordinator I

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

12d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a non-profit hospital located in the beautiful city of Sarasota, Florida. From our upper floors, you can see the beautiful white sand beaches of Siesta Key, the #1 rated beach in the United States. Our health care system is rapidly growing. We have recently built an additional hospital in Venice, Florida, have added a new Cancer Institute on our Sarasota campus, and are planning a new hospital location in North Port, Florida. The positions we post are additions, not replacements. If you are looking for a place to call home, where people matter, we may be the right fit for you. The Patient Benefit Coordinator (PBC) is responsible for assisting patients and/or families access financial resources, as well as, assist with various hospital, state or federal assistance programs, in addition to, communicating and advising patients on insurance benefits, Social Security/State Medicaid policy (Blue Book; DCF policy), creating procedure estimates, explaining financial liability, collecting payments and negotiating payment arrangements. The PBC will act as an advocate between billing department, clinic department, state and federal agency and will obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination. The PBC also communicates with outside facilities (i.e., Nursing homes), physician offices and other departments to ensure financial clearance has been secured on admitting and discharge.

Requirements

Require two (2) years of experience in the insurance industry (private or government sponsored). A Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration will be considered in lieu of required experience.

Nice To Haves

Prefer previous experience with filing Public Assistance Applications (i.e. Medicaid) and /or with DCF.
Prefer interviewing and/or collections experience.
Prefer demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Prefer demonstrated communication skills and ability to handle difficult situations.
Prefer an understanding of current regulatory guidelines.
Prefer demonstrated knowledge of healthcare terminology.
Prefer superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet frequent deadlines
Prefer demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships and positive relationships with other providers and community participants

Responsibilities

assisting patients and/or families access financial resources
assist with various hospital, state or federal assistance programs
communicating and advising patients on insurance benefits, Social Security/State Medicaid policy (Blue Book; DCF policy)
creating procedure estimates
explaining financial liability
collecting payments and negotiating payment arrangements
act as an advocate between billing department, clinic department, state and federal agency
obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination
communicates with outside facilities (i.e., Nursing homes), physician offices and other departments to ensure financial clearance has been secured on admitting and discharge

Benefits

Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screening
Free confidential counseling services
Employee Discount Programs
Recognition Programs
Referral Programs
Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!