Financial Specialist
Company: KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC
Location: Hemet
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Director of Patient Access, the
Financial Specialist is responsible for the assessment of all
self-pay patients receiving Inpatient, Observation, or Emergency
care for the ability to pay. The Financial Specialist must use
sound judgment and decision-making skills to ensure all options for
resolving open patient balances have been pursued prior to the
patient's discharge. In addition the Financial Specialist will
counsel patients with respect to hospital financial matters,
requesting and collecting payments identified as patient
liabilities, as well as assist the patient in making appropriate
payment arrangements.
CLASS CHARATERISTICS
Incumbent in this class must have strong customer service and
problem solving skills in order to work independently and maintain
a positive attitude in a fast paced office environment in order to
deal effectively with challenging patients and families in complex
situations.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way would be:
Experience:
One to five years of previous collection experience in a hospital
or medical office required.
Education:
Completion of high school or equivalent.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles of computer control systems and modern office
methods
Basic concepts of admitting, billing and collection language and
procedures.
Fundamentals of key-disk data entry systems.
Comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal agency
regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of EMTALA rules and regulations.
AS 400 terminal use and operation.
Ability to:
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to individuals
and groups.
Establish rapport with and maintain cooperative, productive working
relationships with staff, volunteers, groups, and the
community.
Establish and maintain necessary records and controls, prepare
reports, charts and correspondence.
Operate AS400 system, CRT, PC, Fax, photocopier and PBX.
Obtain and record accurate information.
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