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vTech Solution, Inc.

Financial Administrative Representative

vTech Solution, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90017

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Job Summary:

The Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for ensuring reimbursement to the organization from patients or other responsible parties. This includes assisting patients in understanding their healthcare insurance coverage, upfront point-of-service (POS) collections, and setting up financial arrangements to avoid bad debt. The role also involves assisting patients in accessing programs like Medi-Cal and Uncompensated Care.

Location:Los Angeles, California, United States

Responsibilities:

- Safeguards patient confidentiality in accordance with regulations and policies.

- Ensures a safe patient environment and adherence to safety practices.

- Exhibits positive guest relations skills and effective communication.

- Sets priorities, integrates changes, and organizes work efficiently.

- Completes registrations, verifies insurance, and secures upfront collections.

- Starts the interview and screening process for Hospital Presumptive Eligibility.

- Educates patients about insurance coverage and financial liability.

- Follows up on discharged accounts when liability was not secured.

- Provides financial, insurance, and registration assistance.

- Complies with all policies and procedures, demonstrating accuracy.

- Utilizes positive collection skills while complying with EMTALA laws.

- Participates in the Performance Improvement program.

- Adheres to attendance policy and provides notification of absence as per policy.

- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

- Performs other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

- Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.

- Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems.

- Coordinates equipment/supply needs.

Required Skills & Certifications:

- Minimum two years of experience in front office/medical billing and/or hospital registration/admitting.

- Minimum two years of experience in insurance verification and/or medical/hospital billing.

- High school graduate 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.

- Medical terminology knowledge.

- Typing skills of 45+ wpm.

- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification (within three months of hire).

- LA City Fire Card (within two weeks of employment - PIHGS Only).

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Bilingual proficiency.

- Evidence of continuing education in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Special Considerations:

- Stringent adherence to all privacy policies and procedures, including HIPAA.

- Ability to multi-task in a fast and high-pressure environment.

- Must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

Scheduling:

- Part-time position.

- 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM shift.

- Willingness to adjust work schedule to meet departmental needs.