Patient Financial Advocate

Patient Accounts Financial Navigator Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Patient Accounts Financial Navigator. Hours: 40hrs Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm Location: Southcoast Business Center Fairhaven, MA Travel: Driving on average 3 or more times per week required A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package** Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities Position reports to the Manager and Team Leader, Patient Financial Services. Perform a variety of duties including but not limited to providing excellent customer service, evaluating patients who are uninsured or underinsured to review for eligibility of various state & federal assistance programs that meet the Massachusetts state laws. Initiate and file all appropriate applications through the virtual gateway program, social security administration, and any other applicable agencies. Navigate patients and/or patients family through the enrollment process. Advise and assist patients and family with financial planning required for long term care and rehabilitative services. Work in partnership with internal departments, Social Services, Care Coordination and Patient Care to assist with patient movement and placement. Qualifications Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training. Strong background in medical customer service work is required. Experience in billing and medical terminology preferred. Prior collection experience is preferred. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and active listening skills. Required to have the ability to deal with the public in a professional manner. Ability to present and inform at Community Benefit functions. Preferred over three years of related healthcare advocacy. Certified Application Counselor certification at hire or within 3 months of hire date Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired. Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $19.90 - USD $29.70 /Hr.