Financial Advocate - Part Time

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Children's Hospital

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Summary Provides financial advocacy counseling to patients/families including topics of insurance coverage, treatment coverage, prompt pay and financial hardship discounts to patients and family members. Responsible for screening self-pay patients and evaluate them to determine eligibility in various governmental and non-governmental programs to ensure patients are assisted in meeting their financial obligations. Responsible for identifying all sources of potential payers including Commercial Insurance, Private Insurance, etc. Also responsible for providing and completing the Financial Assistance Application form and assisting patients in the process of applying for any benefits for which they may be eligible. Contacts appropriate agencies to obtain information and paperwork necessary to process patient’s assistance applications. These resources can include state caseworkers, banks, employers, Social Security Administration, medical facilities, and insurance companies. Assist with patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies, state governments and nonprofit groups. Educates patients on various sponsorship programs available based on eligibility including but not limited to Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability, Medicaid programs, County eligibility, and Indian Health Services. Assist with completing FMLA and Disability paperwork requirements. Ensures avenues of reimbursement or assistance are pursued for uninsured and underinsured patients. Refers patients to other agencies for assistance when needed and discusses the financial statement process relating to payment options and hospital assistance, including grants. on patient accounts for the proper handling in the billing office. Communicates with supervisor and various departments such as Nursing, Physicians, Case Management, Social Work, Patient Access, Patient Relations, Quality Resource Management and Social Services to address patient concerns. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work, case management, public relations or related field required. In lieu of degree, consideration may be given to six years equivalent work experience.

Previous experience in healthcare services or health insurance would be beneficial, but not required.

Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

health insurance

dental insurance

life insurance

a 401(k) retirement plan

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