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Patient Financial Associate Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Patient Advocate

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... including financial counseling, patient financial services, and insurance follow-up. * ... Associate's degree preferred. * Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred. * Key ...

Patient Advocate

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... including financial counseling, patient financial services, and insurance follow-up. * ... Associate's degree preferred. * Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred. * Key ...

Patient Advocate

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... including financial counseling, patient financial services, and insurance follow-up. * ... Associate's degree preferred. * Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred. * Key ...

Patient Advocate

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$58K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... including financial counseling, patient financial services, and insurance follow-up. * ... Associate's degree preferred. * Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred. * Key ...

Patient Advocate

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$21.14 - $31.72/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Patient Financial Services, Risk, and other areas. 4. May involve participation in special ... Associate's degree in healthcare, human services, or a closely related field * Experience * Minimum ...

Patient Access Lead Registration

Denver, CO ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. We. Together we'll align mission ... Provide on-the-job training and provide feedback and peer coaching to associates after their ...

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Patient Financial Associate information

Is healthcare finance a good career?

A career as a Patient Financial Associate involves managing patient billing, insurance claims, and financial counseling, requiring strong communication and attention to detail. Healthcare finance roles are generally stable with opportunities for advancement and often require familiarity with billing software and healthcare regulations. It can be a rewarding career for those interested in healthcare administration and financial management.

What is the difference between Patient Financial Associate vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectPatient Financial AssociateMedical Billing Specialist
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare officesMedical offices, billing companies, healthcare facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesPatient account management, insurance verification, billing assistanceProcessing claims, coding, submitting bills to insurers
OverlapYes, both handle billing and insurance processesYes, both involve billing and insurance claims

The Patient Financial Associate and Medical Billing Specialist roles share responsibilities related to billing and insurance. However, the Patient Financial Associate focuses more on patient interactions, account management, and financial counseling, while the Medical Billing Specialist primarily handles claim processing and coding. Both roles are essential in healthcare revenue cycle management and often work closely within healthcare settings.

What are some typical challenges patient financial associates face when helping patients understand their insurance coverage and billing statements?

Patient Financial Associates often encounter challenges when explaining complex insurance policies and billing details to patients who may be unfamiliar or overwhelmed by healthcare terminology. Navigating discrepancies between insurance claims and actual coverage, addressing denied claims, and clarifying patient responsibilities for out-of-pocket costs require strong communication and problem-solving skills. It's common to work closely with both patients and insurance representatives to resolve issues and ensure accurate billing, all while maintaining empathy and professionalism. Effective Associates develop strategies to simplify information and provide reassurance throughout the process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient financial associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Financial Associate, you need a solid understanding of medical billing, insurance processes, and healthcare finance, often supported by a relevant associate degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, billing software, and coding systems like ICD-10 and CPT is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate billing, prompt reimbursement, and positive patient interactions, which are critical for the financial health of healthcare organizations.

What does a patient financial associate do?

A Patient Financial Associate is responsible for helping patients navigate the financial aspects of their healthcare. They assist with billing, insurance verification, payment processing, and answering questions about charges or coverage. Their goal is to ensure patients understand their financial responsibilities and help resolve any billing issues. Patient Financial Associates often work closely with both patients and insurance companies to facilitate smooth payment processes.

Patient Access Associate I Registration Specialist PRN

SCL Health

Brighton, CO โ€ข On-site

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Open and willing to work from 5:30am to 6pm as needed, M-F. Holidays and weekends off.ย  ย PRN "as needed position"

You.

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You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Patient Access Associate I / Registration Specialist.

You know how to move fast. You know how to stay organized. You know how to have fun.

You're great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

Us.

Platte Valley Medical Centerย is a partner of SCL Health which is a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 98-bed community hospital is proud to offer comprehensive, integrated care focused on holistic health. We are proud to extend the mission of SCL Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.

Benefitsย are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We.

Together we'll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We'll encourage joy and take pride in our integrity.

We'll laugh at each other's jokes (even the bad ones). We'll hello and high five. We'll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.

We're proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn.

Your day.

As a Patient Access Associate I / Registration Specialist, you need to know how to:

  • Register patients. Confirm, enter, and/or update all required demographic data on patient and guarantor on registration system. Avoid overlays and duplicate patient medical records. Follow procedures when identifying a patient and applying the patient identification bracelet. Register patients during downtime following downtime procedures and enter data into registration system immediately upon system availability.
  • Obtain and explain copies of insurance card(s), forms of ID, and signature(s) on all required forms. Verify information on appropriate accounts to determine insurance coordination of benefits, pre-certification/prior-authorization if not verified by PASC. Complete the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) questionnaire when applicable.ย ย Verify insurance to determine coordination of benefits and obtain authorization and/or referrals as required.ย ย Screen for and process non-covered services and waiver of liability (ABN) through automated screening at time of service.
  • Inform self-pay patients of liability due, prepayment requirements and coordinate screening of alternate funding sources if applicable. Prepare estimate of procedures, calculate advance payment requirements on previous or bad debt and current balances. Refer potentially eligible patients to financial counseling and/or contract eligibility vendor(s). Coordinate with clinical areas and other ancillary departments to obtain accurate orders in order to establish patient financial expectations.
  • Collect patient payments and provide accurate receipt. Post all payments in system. Reconcile receipts with cash collected and completes required balancing forms.ย ย Document patient account notes for all interactions/transactions.
  • Maintain departmental and/or individual work queues and reports as required.ย ย Explain/answer patient billing inquiries and interpret statement data to resolve accounts.ย ย Escalate account issues which cannot be resolved. Update the emergency department room tracking system.

Your experience.

We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, required
  • At least one (1) year of experience in the hospitality or service industry, preferred

Your next move.

Now that you know more about being a Patient Access Associate I / Registration Specialist on our team we hope you'll join us. At SCL Health you'll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.