Patient Financial Coordinator

Do you have experience with medical insurance?  Are you looking to help educate patients on their financial obligations?  UPMC is hiring full-time Patient Financial Coordinators to assist the Patient Advocacy department. This employee would need to work either Thursday-Monday or Friday-Tuesday.  Available shift times are flexible and the employee could select their shift upfront as long as they are able to work within normal daylight/evening hours. This position is eligible to work remotely.

Patient Financial Coordinators are responsible for the timely and accurate financial counseling of uninsured or underinsured patients.  They also assist the patient in applying for Pennsylvania Medical Assistance, the Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace, and UPMC Financial Assistance Program.

If you are enthusiastic about assisting patients and are up for the challenge, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assist with inquiries from walk-in patients regarding billing problems in conjunction with the Patient Financial Services Department.
• Assist patients with applying for UPMC Financial Assistance program.
• Ensure that all the regulatory and financial requirements are met.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor the various work lists and work queues to ensure the appropriate follow-up within the expected time periods.
• Resolve complex outstanding patient issues.
• Perform benefit education and financial counseling on potential out of pocket transplant related expenses with patients during clinic appointments and subsequent discussion via telephone on an as needed basis.
• Submit Medical Assistance Presumptive Eligibility applications with the mandated requirement of five days.
• Maintain department productivity levels.
• Conduct daily review and analysis of accounts flagged for review.
• Assist uninsured or underinsured patients with obtaining health care coverage, with either the Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace or Pennsylvania Medical Assistance.
• Perform duties and job responsibilities in a manner which promotes the core values of UPMC (Quality and Safety, Dignity and Respect, Caring and Listening, Excellent and Innovation, Responsibility and Integrity) in all consumer and UPMC interactions.

• HS/Equivalent and 4 years of experience OR BS required.
• Prior experience working with patients.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Medical Assistance, UPMC Financial Assistance Program preferred.
• Strong PC and computer skills are required.
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must display leadership skills.
• Must be able to pass the Certified Application Counseling training within the first 4 weeks of employment.
• Must be dependable, professional, have strong interpersonal skills, be an excellent communicator and have the ability to prioritize the workload.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

HS diploma or equivalent with 4 years experience, or BS; prior patient experience; strong PC skills; must pass Certified Application Counseling training within 4 weeks; Act 34 clearance; excellent communication and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• counseling patients
• assisting with applications
• monitoring work lists

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
• Salary: USD 42,016 – 66,580 / year
• Languages: English

About UPMC

A healthcare provider offering patient financial counseling and assistance programs. — Industry: Healthcare