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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Hospital Registration
Category: Patient Financial Services
Location: Phoenix
Posting #: 750047
Date Posted: 5/18/2023
Employee Type: Regular

Position Summary

This position works with patient families to educate them on applicable insurance benefits and payment options for out of pocket amounts due. For uninsured and underinsured patients, the Family Financial Services Counselor works with the family to assist them in obtaining 3rd party covered through government and/or commercial plans and also walks them through the PCH financial assistance application process. This position provides a customer service friendly approach that is coordinated with the patient's care team in order to ensure that the family has a full understanding of liability, coverage and coverage options, and payment options.

PCH Values

  • Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team
  • Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
  • Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
  • Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
  • Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.

Position Duties

  1. Meets with insured patient's parent/guardian to: Explain relevant benefits and applicable out of pocket amounts based on data obtained through various electronic tools and in payer websites. Determine family's ability to pay. Review existing balances with families. Develop a comprehensive plan to cover out of pocket amounts which may include one or more of the following: -Prompt pay discounts -Secondary coverage -Payment plans -Financial assistance/sliding scale discount -Other options Assist with the resolution of billing inquiries by facilitating process with customer service.
  2. Meets with self-pay patient's parent/guardian to:
    • Assess options for coverage payment which may include one or more of the following:
    • Prompt pay discounts
    • Commercial coverage
    • Government coverage
    • Financial Assistance/sliding scale discount
  3. Provide patient estimates prior to service to assist patients in determining cost of services and options for payment.
  4. Provide accurate and timely documentation for patient's accounts explaining activities and interactions with family members, staff, and outside sources on behalf of the patient.
  5. Provide complete and orderly financial assistance packets to management for review and approval.
  6. Tracks all financial assistance applications in central repository.
  7. Works collaboratively with PCH/PCMG departments, payers, and vendors on behalf of the patient.
  8. Maintains a general understanding of the Federal Marketplace, Medicare, Managed Care, AHCCCS, and other third party payer rules, authorization and billing requirements.
  9. Provides feedback to management regarding work related problems and assists with resolution to provide excellent customer service.
  10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
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Education
1. High School Diploma or GED Required
2. Associate's Degree in Business or a related field Preferred
Do you meet this requirement?
Experience
1. Experience with full disclosure laws, credit analysis and the fair debt collection practices act Preferred
2. Experience with HIPAA Privacy Act. Required
3. Experience with HMOs and other third-party payers within and outside the United States. Required
4. Experience with related Federal and State programs available to the uninsured. Required
5. Two (2) or more years of experience in a healthcare revenue cycle environment Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
1. Physical Requirement - Climbing Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) Occasionally
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing Frequently
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Standing Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Walking Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision Occasionally
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision Occasionally
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination Frequently
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance Occasionally
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas Applicable
internal/external
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