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Cape Fear Valley Health System
Financial Navigator-Full-Time-Days
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$55,207 / year median in Kansas
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Cancer Center Administration Job Family Professional Work Shift Days (United States of America) Summary Coordinates Cancer Center patients and assist with indigent drug programs, copay assistance programs, and drug replacement programs. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Educates patients on how their insurance was processed for their services Ability to discuss co-pays, deductibles, and denials with patient Meet with each patient to go over assistance programs that are available for their treatment Coordinate with Oncology Social Work to ensure that patients who do not have insurance may qualify for Medicaid or other charitable services Coordinate with Pharmacy and Drug Manufacturers regarding Indigent Drug Programs for Cancer Center patients needing assistance Work with physicians to enhance their knowledge of what programs are available for the patient Track patient medications and copay assistance provided from Indigent Drug Programs and adjust charges from patient accounts accordingly Coordinate with Foundations for Co-Pay assistance for patients who may qualify Work with Patient Financial Services to assist patients with payment plans Provide monthly report to Financial Navigator Manager of all assistance for each month. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: