Patient Financial Coordinator, Financial Assistance Unit, $1,000 Bonus, Bethesda West, FT, 8:30A-5P, M-F No Weekends

Patient Financial Coordinator, Financial Assistance Unit

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in. At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including: Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement And so much more Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description: The incumbent will help patients understand their financial responsibility by providing access to a variety of financial resources, via telephone, in-person, or bedside. Evaluates the financial situation of uninsured or underinsured cases and determines eligibility for financial assistance or payment options. Negotiates/collects deposits from insured patients (copayments, deductibles, and co-insurance), securing maximum patient reimbursement, and updating accounts accordingly. This incumbent will be responsible for meeting individual/departmental collection goals. Acts as a liaison between patients, their insurance company, and departments rendering service to maximize communication and productivity. Estimated pay for this position is $20.02 - $25.42 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications: Degrees: High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper. Additional Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years collection experience. Complete and successfully pass the Patient Access training course. Ability to multitask and work under pressure while still meeting stringent deadlines and maintaining focus on department goals. Math and analytical skills. Detail oriented, organized, team player, compassionate, excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written). Desired: Associates Degree. CHAA Certification. Knowledge and understanding of medical and insurance terminology, insurance contracts, authorizations/pre-certifications, ICD-10, and CPT codes. Knowledge of components of the UB-04 form. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines to include, but not limited to, HIPAA, AHCA, EMTALA. and Medicare coverage structure, including medical necessity compliance guidelines. Experience with computer applications (e. g., Microsoft Office, knowledge of EMR applications, etc. ) and accurate typing skills. Bilingual English, Spanish/Creole preferred. Minimum Required Experience: 2 Years