Patient Support Representative

Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm Job Summary and Qualifications As a Patient Support Representative, you will be responsible for conducting eligibility screenings, assessment of patient financial requirements, and counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments. The Patient Support Representative is a liaison between the patient, hospital, and governmental agencies and is involved in all case management areas. Responsibilities Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage, federal and state assistance programs, or hospital charity applications. Re-verifies benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment. Ensures appropriate signatures are obtained on all necessary forms. Obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination. Complete and file applications. Initiate and maintain proper follow-up with the patient and government agency caseworkers to ensure timely processing and completion of all mandated applications and accompanying documentation. Ensure all insurance, demographic and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system accurately. Document progress notes to the patient's file and the hospital computer system. Participate in ongoing, comprehensive training programs as required. Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the office. Cover and assist with other office functions as requested. Be required to make field visits as necessary. Qualifications Previous experience with government programs such as Disability or Medicaid/Medicare preferred. Minimum one-year related experience required, preferably in healthcare. Relevant education may substitute experience requirement. Work from home roles require employees to have or obtain high speed internet, 25MB download and 15MB upload. Live and will perform duties of the position within 60miles of an HCA Healthcare Hospital. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr