Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for screening self-pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in various governmental and non-governmental programs. Responsible for identifying all sources of potential payors including auto insurance, Workers' Compensation, commercial insurance, private insurance, TPL, etc. to route account appropriately in the Patient Accounting environment. Also responsible for obtaining and completing the Confidential Financial Statement form and assisting patients in the process of applying for any benefits for which they may be eligible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Conducts interviews with patients and/or family members.
• Records and maintains complete documentation of activities performed on account while in-house and during the Patient accounting cycle.
• Performs financial clearance function including collections. Cancels accounts that have not had any patient cooperation and are not eligible for any programs and prepares accounts for Financial Assistance review.
• Follows up on EES assigned accounts to ensure follow-through on Government application submitted. Develops a working relationship with patients, based on good communication skills, enabling accounts to be processed quickly with government program eligibility.
• Conducts field visits to patient homes for skip tracing and or assisting patient with documents.
• Notifies hospital case management, social services and admissions staff of case screening determinations and outcomes via verbal and written communication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to Federal, State and County programs
• P/C systems literate including Windows, and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word programs
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the clear understanding of the English language
• Detail oriented, with strengths in dealing with multiple facilites, Supervisors, and Hospital platforms
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years work experience with Social Services or Hospital Admitting or related area

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lexington, KY 40504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This facility is currently under a covid vaccine mandate. Are you fully vaccinated (both doses)?
• What is a good email address to use to further communicate about this position?

Experience:

• Banking/ Finance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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