Gunnison Valley Health · 18 hours ago
Patient Financial Advocate, FT
Gunnison, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.84/hr - $23/hrGunnison Valley Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Patient Financial Advocate to inform and counsel patients regarding their financial obligations for healthcare services. The role involves significant customer contact and responsibilities include determining patient financial obligations, screening for eligibility in insurance programs, and processing financial assistance applications.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Determines patient financial obligation for services. Ensures that patient understands their estimated financial obligation and determines how they will meet that obligation
Screens patients for eligibility in state insurance programs and Gunnison Valley Hospital Financial Assistance Program
Collects payments from patients before services are received. Establishes Medical financing arrangement for patients facing large financial obligations before services are received
Processes monthly report to Revenue Cycle Director regarding accounts to forward to third party receivables vendor
Reviews all self-pay patient information for accuracy. Reviews all daily face sheets and prepare to contact patient to verify self-pay status
Reviews daily census report and verifies insurance/financial classification. Visits patient at bedside to confirm information. Notifies patient/guarantor on hospital options for self-pay admissions
Audits self-pay bills for charges, duplications and overlapped accounts before billing, making any necessary adjustments and documenting appropriately
Works closely with PFS Account Representatives when insurance information is received through follow-up phones calls to patients/guarantors
Receives and answers billing related questions with regard to payment and/or financial arrangements for all self-pay patients and patients with financial responsibility after insurance pays
Processes GVH financial assistance program applications and works closely with the Revenue Cycle Director regarding assistance program recipients. Responsible for the processing of CICP applications. Interviews and collects required documentation for program applicants. Determines qualification and benefits available to applicant. Processes necessary posting information for GVH charity patients and state CICP reports
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, other departments and the public
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Familiarity with common computer systems and a comfort learning new software
Preferred
Knowledge of insurance claims and billing
The ability to audit and review claim information for accuracy
Bilingual English and Spanish
Benefits
Generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
Dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%
Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account
Matched retirement starting on day 1
Dependent care matching plan
Robust tuition reimbursement plan
All-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace
Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
Free nutrition consultations
Discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
Company
Gunnison Valley Health
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and the surrounding areas.
Founded in 2007Gunnison, Colorado, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.04M2021-12-15Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Jason Amrich
Chief Executive Officer
Angela Kobel
Chief Financial Officer
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