Financial Coordinator/Benefits Specialist-Neurology Infusion Center Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

Serves as a member of the health care team to make to assist clinicians as they make therapeutic decisions, such as drug and drug product selection, and drug dosing verification for physician/ patient treatment decisions. Position is expected to inform patients and their families of their expected financial responsibility prior to the initiation of therapy.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. Medical Terminology course or previous medical office experience required.

Experience:

Minimum five-year medical office experience required. Proficiency of the English language required. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. Must have strong organizational and communication skills. Working knowledge of computers. Strong with attention to detail.

Position Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Performs research to retrieve and evaluate the best pharmacotherapeutic information available in biomedical and pharmacoeconomic programs available for patients. Provides education and support to physicians and staff as to patient’s insurance coverage of stated protocols and informs patient of stated benefits of their coverage. If no coverage of the therapy is available under their current plan the Financial Counselor will complete the forms required by the pharmaceutical company to see if the patient is able to secure replacement coverage. The patient may be expected to complete voluminous forms and provide their prior years tax information; the counselor may coordinate the delivery of this information to the pharmaceutical company for resolution. Employee may be expected to write letters to the insurance company and will work closely with the hospital staff for the replacement protocols. Employee will be required to work with interpreters for patients and families. Employee will be expected to attend hospital/office joint meetings for clinical updates and continued medical education. Employee will offer input into protocols for the office as related to financial assistance for its patients.

Other Functions:

1. Adheres to Bon Secours and St. Francis Health System rules, regulations, and polices. 2. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists and supports other departments when needed. 3. Role models professional behaviors, approaches and attitudes at all times – particularly in stressful and conflicting situations 4. Consistently presents a professional image for St. Francis Physician Services Many of our opportunities reward• your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more •Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com