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Public Benefit Specialist

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:

  • Bonus Incentives
  • Paid Certifications
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Career Advancement
  • This position pays between $18.65 - $20.50 based on experience


**This Position is located On-Site at Ballad - Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.


**The schedule will be Monday-Friday 1:00pm-9:30pm.


Interviews uninsured/under-insured patients to determine eligibility for a state Medicaid benefit or location Financial Assistance program. Assists with application processes to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions. Follows-up on submitted applications to insure timely billing or adjustment processing.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Reviewing all referred uninsured/under-insured patients for program eligibility opportunities, initializing and coordinating the application process to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions
  • Effectively communicating with the patient to obtain documents that must accompany the application
  • Following submitted applications to determination point, updating applicable insurance information and ensuring timely billing or adjustment posting
  • Documenting all relevant actions and communication steps in assigned patient accounting systems
  • Maintaining working knowledge of all state and federal program requirements; shares information with colleagues and supervisors
  • Developing and maintaining proactive working relationship with county/state/federal Medicaid caseworker partners, working collaboratively with other revenue cycle departments and associates.
  • Other job duties as assigned.


Employment Qualifications:


Minimum years and type of experience:

  • 1-2 years of experience in healthcare industry, interacting with patients regarding hospital financial issues.
  • Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.


Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.


Certifications:

  • CRCR within 9 months of hire (Company Paid)


Other knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred:

  • Understanding of Revenue Cycle including admission, billing, payments and denials.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of patient insurance process for obtaining authorizations and benefits verification.
  • Knowledge of Health Insurance requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology or CPT or procedure codes.
  • Patient Access experience with managed care/insurance and Call Center experience highly preferred.
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