Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 2 months ago
International Patient Services Finance Associate
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is seeking an International Patient Services Finance Associate to work with the IPS Finance Coordinator on key finance functions. The role involves verifying insurance coverage, formulating estimates for patients, monitoring payment statuses, and generating financial reports.
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Responsibilities
Researches and verifies insurance coverage and limitations for all patients referred for Lurie Children’s IPS Department
Formulates timely estimates for self-pay patients and works with insurance companies with estimates as required
Verifies insurance and submits necessary documents to ensure payment
Monitors and tracks status of each IPS patient and their payment status, manages invoices and letters of guarantees accordingly
Works with embassies to meet payment requirements, including bundling payments from all Lurie affiliated entities
Generates appropriate statistical and financial reports at the request of the Finance Coordinator and Manager of IPS
Actively participates in monthly patient financial services meetings to address billing issues. This meeting will include various hospital departments and other economic entities such as patient accounts, FPP, managed care contractors, and other related personnel
Demonstrates behavior consistent with providing an open, professional, and congenial work environment, supports the goals of IPS and the hospital, acts with initiative to problem solve and assumes responsibility for personal performance
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork, to provide the highest quality of care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others
Qualification
Required
Relevant experience in financial services required
Must possess knowledge of insurance regulations, health care issues, medical terminology and have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication
Must be able to interact effectively with various levels of hospital staff, management, and physicians
Exhibit tactful, compassionate, and responsible interpersonal skills toward patients, their families and providers throughout the financial screening and evaluation process
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (BS in Finance or related area) preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare, utilization review, financial counseling or insurance reimbursement preferred
Prefer financial background
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various Voluntary Benefits
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
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