Patient Benefit Coordinator 1

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Durant, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Benefit Coordinator conducts eligibility screenings and assesses patient’s financial requirements for third party insurance options. This role reports to the Manager and is a Full Time position at the Durant Health Clinic, with a schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and third-party billing
• Knowledge of HIPAA and the importance of confidentiality
• Two [2] years of medical office experience

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine eligibility for resources.
• Update patient’s records after each screening.
• Educate patients on available insurance options, provide quotes, and help with the application and referral process.
• Navigate the patient through the ACA/Marketplace application and ensure the necessary documentation is submitted; assist applicants on coverage and changes to coverage.
• Review program eligibility guidelines, coverage options, and Native American policies and benefits.
• Help patients in determining the program and assistance needed such as Patient Relations, Emergency Services, Choctaw Referred Care, or Housing.
• Advocate for patients, screen uninsured patients for alternate resources, and educate patients on the process of obtaining coverage.
• Audit patient charts for accurate insurance coverage and make correction in the patient’s Electronic Health Record and sequence insurance.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed