APR Consulting
Part Time Financial Administrative Representative
APR Consulting, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90017
Part Time Financial Administrative Representative
* Location: Los Angeles, California
* Type: Contract
* Job #86226
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify an ER Financial Representative
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017
Position: ER Financial Representative
Pay Rate: $24.57/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 5:00 PM- 1:30 AM Part Time Includes weekends (3 days in a week)
Training: Day Shift Monday to Friday (1-2 weeks)
POSITION SUMMARY
* The Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for ensuring reimbursement to client from patients or other responsible parties along with assisting patients in understanding their health care insurance coverage by determining eligibility, benefits and utilization requirements.
* The Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for up-front POS collections, along with financially securing patients accounts by setting up appropriate financial arrangements with patients to avoid bad debt.
* The Emergency Financial Representative when appropriate assists patients in accessing programs such as Medi-Cal, Uncompensated Care, and Hospital Presumptive Eligibility. Emergency Financial Representative will focus on individual performance in registration and financial counseling, Key Performance Indicators and expediting approvals by gathering and completing forms before the patient is discharged from the Emergency department. Emergency Financial Representative will continue to enhance their registration and the fundamental financial knowledge and skill set required and expected of this role, which is inclusive of the diverse financial programs offered at PIH Health. The Emergency Financial Representative's interaction with patients will only transpire after a medical screening exam has been performed. All patients are seen regardless of their insurance coverage or their ability to pay. The Emergency Financial Representative will complete the comprehensive training program and certification as required to facilitate eligibility for Hospital Presumptive Eligibility qualifications when necessary.
SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of PIH Health mission and values
* Ability to work directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patients
* Ability to generate revenue with POS collections, establishing payment arrangements, along with collecting on all Self-Pay and/or high liability accounts at the point of registration.
* EMTALA knowledge and experience
* Demonstrates attention to detail and follow up process
* Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, healthcare providers and insurance companies
* Excellent English reading, comprehension and written skills to include spelling skills and penmanship
* Excellent Mathematical skills; ability to calculate copay or percentage of financial estimate amount due and/or establish payment arrangements accurately.
* Ability to follow directions as outlined in policies or given by supervisor
* Strong computer skills to include typing 45+ wpm minimum and in MS office programs
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to exercise independent judgment at times of need and emergency situations
* Bilingual preferred
* Interacts with all levels of hospital and outside vendor staff and knowledge of government regulations
* Ability to multi-task in a fast and high pressure environmentStringent adherence to all
* privacy policies and procedures and as required by state and federal law including and not limited to the HIPPA Security and Privacy Rules
* Strong analytical skills, problem solving. The ability to act and decide accordingly.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Required
- Minimum of two (2) year experience in front office/medical billing and/or current hospital registration/admitting
- Minimum of two (2) year experience in insurance verification and/or medical/hospital billing.
- High school graduate required or equivalent
- Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal, Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program, Medicare, Covered California, Cobra, limited benefit plans, VVC and Uncompensated Care Programs. IPA knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within three (3) months of hire date
- LA City Fire Card within 2 week of employment (PIHGS Only)
Preferred:
- Evidence of continuing education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
* Location: Los Angeles, California
* Type: Contract
* Job #86226
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify an ER Financial Representative
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017
Position: ER Financial Representative
Pay Rate: $24.57/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 5:00 PM- 1:30 AM Part Time Includes weekends (3 days in a week)
Training: Day Shift Monday to Friday (1-2 weeks)
POSITION SUMMARY
* The Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for ensuring reimbursement to client from patients or other responsible parties along with assisting patients in understanding their health care insurance coverage by determining eligibility, benefits and utilization requirements.
* The Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for up-front POS collections, along with financially securing patients accounts by setting up appropriate financial arrangements with patients to avoid bad debt.
* The Emergency Financial Representative when appropriate assists patients in accessing programs such as Medi-Cal, Uncompensated Care, and Hospital Presumptive Eligibility. Emergency Financial Representative will focus on individual performance in registration and financial counseling, Key Performance Indicators and expediting approvals by gathering and completing forms before the patient is discharged from the Emergency department. Emergency Financial Representative will continue to enhance their registration and the fundamental financial knowledge and skill set required and expected of this role, which is inclusive of the diverse financial programs offered at PIH Health. The Emergency Financial Representative's interaction with patients will only transpire after a medical screening exam has been performed. All patients are seen regardless of their insurance coverage or their ability to pay. The Emergency Financial Representative will complete the comprehensive training program and certification as required to facilitate eligibility for Hospital Presumptive Eligibility qualifications when necessary.
SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of PIH Health mission and values
* Ability to work directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patients
* Ability to generate revenue with POS collections, establishing payment arrangements, along with collecting on all Self-Pay and/or high liability accounts at the point of registration.
* EMTALA knowledge and experience
* Demonstrates attention to detail and follow up process
* Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, healthcare providers and insurance companies
* Excellent English reading, comprehension and written skills to include spelling skills and penmanship
* Excellent Mathematical skills; ability to calculate copay or percentage of financial estimate amount due and/or establish payment arrangements accurately.
* Ability to follow directions as outlined in policies or given by supervisor
* Strong computer skills to include typing 45+ wpm minimum and in MS office programs
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to exercise independent judgment at times of need and emergency situations
* Bilingual preferred
* Interacts with all levels of hospital and outside vendor staff and knowledge of government regulations
* Ability to multi-task in a fast and high pressure environmentStringent adherence to all
* privacy policies and procedures and as required by state and federal law including and not limited to the HIPPA Security and Privacy Rules
* Strong analytical skills, problem solving. The ability to act and decide accordingly.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Required
- Minimum of two (2) year experience in front office/medical billing and/or current hospital registration/admitting
- Minimum of two (2) year experience in insurance verification and/or medical/hospital billing.
- High school graduate required or equivalent
- Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal, Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program, Medicare, Covered California, Cobra, limited benefit plans, VVC and Uncompensated Care Programs. IPA knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within three (3) months of hire date
- LA City Fire Card within 2 week of employment (PIHGS Only)
Preferred:
- Evidence of continuing education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.