Patient Financial Advocate

Posted:
10/15/2024, 3:59:46 PM

Location(s):
West Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
Remote

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Patient Financial Advocate

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Remote Location

                     

Department

RCM Financial Counseling-Finance

                      

Job Code

U18012

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

8:00am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO OHIO RESIDENTS ONLY


Patient Financial Advocate  


Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world-class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career  


Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. When you join our department, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 


A caregiver in this position works 12:00p-4:00p OR 4:00p-8:00p


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Counsel patients regarding insurance benefits and recommends alternative sources of payment and financial assistance by explaining financial responsibilities for services received payment options and collection procedures to patients and parties responsible for payment. 

  • Contact insurance carriers or other sources and act as an advocate for the patient. 

  • Initiate process for collecting prepays due and perform follow-up to ensure maximum collection is achieved. 

  • Identify and resolves issues related to registration, financial clearance, insurance company authorization requirements, billing, insurance company explanation of benefits, provider-based billing, governmental requirements, HCAP/FAP policies and restrictions, MyAccount and collections. 

  • Update and correct documents in appropriate computer systems. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED. 

  • Three years of experience in a customer facing role within person or phone contact. 

  • OR Associate’s degree may substitute for up to one year of the stated experience. 

  • OR Bachelor's degree may substitute for up to two years of stated experience. 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree. 

 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

 
 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.  

  • Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.  

  • In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.  

  • In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities