Job description
The Patient Financial Advisor screens uninsured patients for Medicaid and financial assistance; assist patients in completing Medicaid and financial assistance applications; manages the Medicaid eligibility/application process; collects patient responsibility for unscheduled insured inpatients and observation patients; and utilizes critical thinking skills to determine the most appropriate resources available to assist patients in need. The Patient Financial Advisor will have knowledge of all aspects of the department process from the registration process through billing. The Patient Financial Advisor will have knowledge of medical insurances and collections and will assist in resolving issues regarding a patient's ability to pay for services. The Patient Financial Advisor reviews available funding sources for which the patient qualifies. The Patient Financial Advisor researches patients' account questions and explains payments that have been made on their accounts. The Patient Financial Advisor is expected to work independently, manage his/her case load, and require minimal oversight.
Company DescriptionAs a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System brings together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research. With our health system, your career opportunities are endless. From one of Louisiana's largest tertiary medical centers to the most personal and familiar small community hospital, we offer a variety of paths and settings to help your career grow.
From clinical to non-clinical, we are a team on a mission to deliver compassionate care to everyone, especially those most in need, by promoting health, wellness and spiritual wholeness. We are committed to serving our community and patients with a dedication to continual improvement, innovation, first-class technology and our award-winning staff.
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