Patient Financial Advocate
Minneapolis, MN  / Saint Paul, MN 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
Job ID
360944
Location
Twin Cities
Job Family
LR-Clerical
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Job Code
1888
Employee Class
AFSCME Unit 6 - Clerical
About the Job

Objective/Overview
CUHCC's mission is transforming care and education to advance health equity. The clinic is known for providing high quality care to diverse patients and is moving forward in improving timely access to care for patients. This position will focus on providing financial information, advocacy, connection to resources, and payment collection on site. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to multitask, organize tasks and prioritize. Have high level oral and written communication skills to work with patients, staff, providers and insurance companies. Excellent customer service skills and a strong attention to detail is a requirement. Preferred experience in working with patients and staff from diverse cultures, languages and backgrounds. Perform to company standards of compliance with policies and procedures.

The working hours are Monday - Friday between 7:30am - 5:30pm, 8 hours a day, and expected to be on-site at CUHCC 100% of the time. MNSure Navigator certification is required within the first 30 days of employment, and this certification will be completed through CUHCC.

Salary starts at $22.85/hr depending on experience.

Essential Functions
Position overview and functions may change as position develops

Financial Aid & Good Faith Estimates (GFE) Processes (40%)

  • Assist patients with the completion of financial assistance applications and application renewals based on established policies and procedures and maintain documentation to support each step of the process through to application approval or denial.
  • Screen patients for programs they may qualify for based on household income and family size, or other established criteria depending on the program and complete all necessary application forms in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate public program application through the MNSure portal.
  • Manages the Good Faith Estimate process for underinsured and uninsured patients in a timely manner in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

Billing Assistance (30%)

  • Provide on-site customer service to patients related to questions about their bill and education related to discounts and public programs that may be available to them. Direct patients to other resources as needed.
  • Assist patients with billing questions and take payments accordingly.

Outreach (15%)

  • Provide outreach to uninsured patients receiving care to evaluate eligibility for Sliding Fee Discount Program, public programs, or other programs they may be eligible for. Assist patients through the application process.
  • Use online insurance eligibility systems to verify the patient's insurance status.

Other job duties: (15%)

  • Maintain reports required by the position and updated daily.
  • Maintain training and education vital to maintain a MNSure Navigator certification and recertification.
  • Attend team and clinic-wide meetings as well as one-on-one's with the supervisor.
  • This position works closely with various teams and will need to understand the processes and workflows. This role is responsible for professionalism and courteousness to patients and clinic staff, accepting payments, waiver review, estimated treatment costs, and questions on account.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

All required qualifications must be detailed on application materials

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED and four years of general accounts transaction experience. Training may be substituted for some of the years of experience.
  • Experience in an administrative and/or clerical role in a health care setting.
  • Experience working with insurance verification, coordination of benefits, billing practices and insurance collections

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Epic EMR (Employee Medical Records)
  • Post-secondary education credits in business or healthcare
  • Fluency in one of CUHCC's predominant patient languages (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong)
  • Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC)

A negative TB test and Hepatitis B Vaccination are required for this position. MNSure Navigator certification is required within the first 30 days and can be done through CUHCC.

About the Department

CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others' styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.

Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • University HSA contributions
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Financial counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
  • with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).


The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4+ years
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