Patient Financial Advocate – University Cancer Specialists Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: University Physicians' Association is hiring a full-time Patient Financial Advocate for UTMC Cancer Institute in Knoxville, TN. The role offers a salary range of $38.6K - $46.7K a year with benefits like health insurance and 401(k) matching. Responsibilities include assisting oncology patients with financial hardships, collaborating with clinical teams, and educating patients on financial programs. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or 2 years of medical experience, excellent communication skills, and empathy towards patients in need.
Job Description
Patient Financial Advocate
- University Cancer Specialists University Physicians’ Association
- 2.
9
Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$38.6K
- $46.
7K a year 23 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Spanish English Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills
Full Job Description Description:
University Physicians’ Association is seeking a full-time Patient Financial Advocate for
UTMC Cancer Institute Job Type:
Full-time at UTMC Cancer Institute; Monday
- Friday 7:30am
- 4:00pm or 8:00am
- 4:30pm Patient Financial Advocate responsibilities: Serves as a direct point of contact with established and new oncology/hematology patients with financial/medical hardships.
Collaborates with clinical team, billing department, and patient accounts department. Connects with and educate patients and their caregivers on the financial programs that apply to their specific healthcare needs. Manages the patient load including enrollment, follow ups, data collection, and reporting of all components of the program. Maintains office security by following safety and HIPAA procedures. Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, and more!
Requirements:
Approach all patients with compassion; have a desire to serve patients experiencing financial/medical hardships. Must be reliable and have excellent follow up skills. Must communicate professionally always. Must be customer service oriented. Must have the ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise. Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a medical setting. Familiarity with health insurance, preferred. Must be a self-starter and a team player. Excellent telephone and customer service etiquette. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Empathetic with good listening skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
