Financial Advocate

Job Description:

To obtain insurance coverage for chemotherapy, radiation, labs, PET, DEXA and CT scans by making sure insurance coverage for the patient is active. Obtain pre-authorization for all medications and injections as needed for final payment. To check benefits for coverage-note any findings out of the ordinary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following.

Other duties may be assigned and/or delegated.

• Relays financial information/policies re: co-pays to new patients, plus policy for procedures.
• Assures pre-certification is obtained for treatment, lab, CT, PET, chemo and radiation.
• Assures active coverage for insurance from the patient.
• Gathers benefit information by calling insurance companies to assure benefits meet guidelines.  Reports to other billing employees the pertinent information and documents in computer.
• Inputs new patient insurance information into Epic.
• Checks schedule for treatment pre-authorization and notifies chemo RN’s of treatment that needs specific information to complete pre-cert.
• Document all pertinent information in computer, referral shells, and financial information.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working in a front office position in a physician clinic setting.
• General applied knowledge of medical terminology, CPT4, ICDCM, HCPCS, Medicare, Medicaid and insurance guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of three years experience in a front office position in a physician clinic setting.
• Strong experience with EPIC

Physical Demands

• Sedentary-Primarily sitting/lifting 10 lbs maximum

Location:

St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers of Montana

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$18.85 - $25.61

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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