Financial Advocate - Part Time

Job Category Administrative/Clerical
Employee Type Active - Part-Time
Help patients navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and clarity while supporting the financial stability of a vital rural hospital in beautiful Homer, Alaska.
This position blends customer service, financial counseling, and medical billing in a critical support role that directly improves patient access to care and financial peace of mind.
Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a 2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES Engage with patients and families to explain account balances, payment options, and available financial assistance programs.
Monitor and follow up on self-pay accounts to ensure timely, ethical collections.
Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing policies.
Apply knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in all collection efforts.
Serve as a Certified Application Counselor and support presumptive Medicaid eligibility screening.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospital-based collections or patient accounts.
Must obtain and maintain Certified Application Counselor and Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility credentials.
Proficient in office technology including phones, printers, scanners, and Microsoft Word/Excel.
Familiarity with legal forms, insurance practices, and billing-related legal proceedings.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods and occasionally lift light materials.
The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. While the physical demands are moderate, the psychological demands can be intense due to the sensitive nature of financial discussions with patients. Position type Union
Shift Type Days
Hours Flexible
Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.

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