UT Southwestern Medical Center
Patient Financial Advisor I - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Patient Financial Advisor I - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary Operates with limited oversight and guidance to provide financial counseling and clearance to patients that occurs within one department.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Work Schedule 8am‑5pm, Monday‑Friday. The position is onsite.
Experience and Education
Education : High School Diploma or Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
Experience : 4 years of financial counselor or equivalent experience with High School Diploma or 2 years of financial counselor or equivalent experience with associate's degree
Job Duties No experience required with bachelor's degree.
Provide financial counseling for patients within one department.
Responsible for confirming patient insurance eligibility and providing benefits review. Reviews benefits to ensure that organization and patient understand the extent of coverage for services.
Accurately utilizes cost estimate technology to create cost estimates for services and communicates estimated costs to patients and other affected parties.
Accurately posts payments and assists in the creation of payment plans for upcoming services and/or outstanding balances.
Responsible for reviewing account details for patient education and/or correction.
Reviews balances and communicates to patient and other affected parties about outstanding balances.
Assists patients in resolving account questions and concerns.
Responsible for coordinating and completing financial assistance application for charity care program.
Responsible for understanding the revenue cycle, including all involved parties and appropriate escalation pathways.
Knowledge of various regulatory agencies: JCAHO, Medicare/Medicaid Laws, State & Federal Laws, Hospital/Departmental Policies.
Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human‑subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subjects research records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Location Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary Operates with limited oversight and guidance to provide financial counseling and clearance to patients that occurs within one department.
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Work Schedule 8am‑5pm, Monday‑Friday. The position is onsite.
Experience and Education
Education : High School Diploma or Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
Experience : 4 years of financial counselor or equivalent experience with High School Diploma or 2 years of financial counselor or equivalent experience with associate's degree
Job Duties No experience required with bachelor's degree.
Provide financial counseling for patients within one department.
Responsible for confirming patient insurance eligibility and providing benefits review. Reviews benefits to ensure that organization and patient understand the extent of coverage for services.
Accurately utilizes cost estimate technology to create cost estimates for services and communicates estimated costs to patients and other affected parties.
Accurately posts payments and assists in the creation of payment plans for upcoming services and/or outstanding balances.
Responsible for reviewing account details for patient education and/or correction.
Reviews balances and communicates to patient and other affected parties about outstanding balances.
Assists patients in resolving account questions and concerns.
Responsible for coordinating and completing financial assistance application for charity care program.
Responsible for understanding the revenue cycle, including all involved parties and appropriate escalation pathways.
Knowledge of various regulatory agencies: JCAHO, Medicare/Medicaid Laws, State & Federal Laws, Hospital/Departmental Policies.
Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human‑subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subjects research records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Location Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
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