Premier Health Partners
ONCO. PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
Premier Health Partners, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Overview
Position: ONCOLOGY PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
Department: MVH INFUSION CENTER
Facility: MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
Shift: 4 HOURS / HOURS BETWEEN 8A-5P
Status: PART TIME / 40 HOURS PER EVERY TWO WEEKS
Location: Miami Valley Hospital
Responsibilities
Serve as the hospital’s primary contact for resolution of the patient’s account balance in accordance with PHP policies.
Assist patients, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or have low incomes, to assess and determine a plan for resolution of financial responsibilities.
Establish payment plans and other financial arrangements; evaluate patient eligibility for Medicaid, state and hospital-sponsored charity care programs, and other funding sources such as grants.
Calculate and collect estimated balances at pre-service or at the point of service.
Understand the hospital’s financial and discounting policies and use critical thinking to provide the best resolution based on the patient’s situation.
Collaborate with other hospital departments and outside eligibility vendors as necessary.
Use financial systems to document data and assist patients in filing for Medicaid and/or other public assistance programs.
Maintain patient confidentiality with integrity and good judgment.
Education & Licensure
Minimum Education: High School completion / GED
Additional/Preferred: Associate’s Degree in a related field
Position-specific testing: Preferred Windows-based computer typing 25 wpm
Medical terminology and coding knowledge: Preferred
Experience
Minimum experience: 3 - 5 years of job-related experience
Preferred experience: Experience working with the public; familiarity with compliance, medical self-pay accounts receivable management, Medicaid, medical billing; knowledge of statutes/regulations regarding self-pay collections and financial assistance
Other requirements: Knowledge of patient registration, third-party collections, verification of insurance benefits, Medicaid and government programs, financial assistance, hospital billing, and/or managed care contracts; 4+ years of recent financial assistance, billing, insurance verification, or self-pay accounts receivable management in healthcare or financial settings; ability to prepare reports on credit/collections; strong math skills and ability to pass a skills test (co-pays and deductibles)
Other
Employment type: Full-time (per provided content, though stated as Part Time / 40 hours biweekly; please confirm)
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Department: MVH INFUSION CENTER
Facility: MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
Shift: 4 HOURS / HOURS BETWEEN 8A-5P
Status: PART TIME / 40 HOURS PER EVERY TWO WEEKS
Location: Miami Valley Hospital
Responsibilities
Serve as the hospital’s primary contact for resolution of the patient’s account balance in accordance with PHP policies.
Assist patients, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or have low incomes, to assess and determine a plan for resolution of financial responsibilities.
Establish payment plans and other financial arrangements; evaluate patient eligibility for Medicaid, state and hospital-sponsored charity care programs, and other funding sources such as grants.
Calculate and collect estimated balances at pre-service or at the point of service.
Understand the hospital’s financial and discounting policies and use critical thinking to provide the best resolution based on the patient’s situation.
Collaborate with other hospital departments and outside eligibility vendors as necessary.
Use financial systems to document data and assist patients in filing for Medicaid and/or other public assistance programs.
Maintain patient confidentiality with integrity and good judgment.
Education & Licensure
Minimum Education: High School completion / GED
Additional/Preferred: Associate’s Degree in a related field
Position-specific testing: Preferred Windows-based computer typing 25 wpm
Medical terminology and coding knowledge: Preferred
Experience
Minimum experience: 3 - 5 years of job-related experience
Preferred experience: Experience working with the public; familiarity with compliance, medical self-pay accounts receivable management, Medicaid, medical billing; knowledge of statutes/regulations regarding self-pay collections and financial assistance
Other requirements: Knowledge of patient registration, third-party collections, verification of insurance benefits, Medicaid and government programs, financial assistance, hospital billing, and/or managed care contracts; 4+ years of recent financial assistance, billing, insurance verification, or self-pay accounts receivable management in healthcare or financial settings; ability to prepare reports on credit/collections; strong math skills and ability to pass a skills test (co-pays and deductibles)
Other
Employment type: Full-time (per provided content, though stated as Part Time / 40 hours biweekly; please confirm)
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This refinement preserves the original role information while removing boilerplate content and formatting inconsistencies. If any details such as employment type should be updated to reflect exact status, please provide clarification.
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