Patient Benefit Coordinator I Position Available In Sarasota, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Patient Benefit Coordinator I position in Sarasota, Florida, involves assisting patients in accessing financial resources, navigating insurance benefits, and communicating with various agencies. This role requires two years of insurance industry experience or a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration. Preferred qualifications include experience with public assistance applications, strong communication skills, and knowledge of healthcare terminology.
Job Description
Patient Benefit Coordinator I
Sarasota, Florida
Finance/Accounting Services
39526
Job Description
Department Patient Registration
Job Summary The Patient Benefit Coordinator (PBC) is responsible for assisting patients and/or families access financial resources, as well as, assist with various hospital, state or federal assistance programs, in addition to, communicating and advising patients on insurance benefits, Social Security/State Medicaid policy (Blue Book; DCF policy), creating procedure estimates, explaining financial liability, collecting payments and negotiating payment arrangements. The PBC will act as an advocate between billing department, clinic department, state and federal agency and will obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination. The PBC also communicates with outside facilities (i.e., Nursing homes), physician offices and other departments to ensure financial clearance has been secured on admitting and discharge. Required Qualifications
- Require two (2) years of experience in the insurance industry (private or government sponsored). A Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration will be considered in lieu of required experience. Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer previous experience with filing Public Assistance Applications (i.e. Medicaid) and /or with DCF.
- Prefer interviewing and/or collections experience.
- Prefer demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Prefer demonstrated communication skills and ability to handle difficult situations.
- Prefer an understanding of current regulatory guidelines.
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of healthcare terminology.
- Prefer superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet frequent deadlines
- Prefer demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships and positive relationships with other providers and community participants
Mandatory Education HS EQ:
High School Diploma, GED or Certificate Preferred Education Required License and Certs Preferred License and Certs CHAA:
Certified Health Access Assoc
