Finance/Accounting Representative
Company: APR Staffing
Location: Whittier
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionTital: Finance/Accounting RepresentativeLocation:
Whittier, CAJob #: 1962440Duration: 3+ month contract
Must be able to work 3x8, 11:30am - 8pm (56 hour pay period)
POSITION SUMMARYThe Emergency Financial Representative is
responsible for ensuring reimbursement to PIH Health from patients
or other responsible parties along with assisting patients in
understanding their health care insurance coverage by determining
eligibility, benefits and utilization requirements. The Emergency
Financial Representative is responsible for up-front POS
collections, along with financially securing patients accounts by
setting up appropriate financial arrangements with patients to
avoid bad debt. The Emergency Financial Representative when
appropriate assists patients in accessing programs such as
Medi-Cal, Uncompensated Care, and Hospital Presumptive Eligibility.
Emergency Financial Representative will focus on individual
performance in registration and financial counseling, Key
Performance Indicators and expediting approvals by gathering and
completing forms before the patient is discharged from the
Emergency department. Emergency Financial Representative will
continue to enhance their registration and the fundamental
financial knowledge and skill set required and expected of this
role, which is inclusive of the diverse financial programs offered
at PIH Health. The Emergency Financial Representative's interaction
with patients will only transpire after a medical screening exam
has been performed. All patients are seen regardless of their
insurance coverage or their ability to pay. The Emergency Financial
Representative will complete the comprehensive training program and
certification as required to facilitate eligibility for Hospital
Presumptive Eligibility qualifications when necessary. Graceful,
empathetic and respectful customer service shall be maintained at
all times. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification
within 3 months of hire date is required.
SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED:• Demonstrates a clear understanding of PIH
Health mission and values• Ability to work directly with the
insurance company, healthcare provider, and patients• Ability to
generate revenue with POS collections, establishing payment
arrangements, along with collecting on all Self-Pay and/or high
liability accounts at the point of registration.• EMTALA knowledge
and experience• Demonstrates attention to detail and follow up
process• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and
tactfully with patients, healthcare providers and insurance
companies• Excellent English reading, comprehension and written
skills to include spelling skills and penmanship• Excellent
Mathematical skills; ability to calculate copay or percentage of
financial estimate amount due and/or establish payment arrangements
accurately.• Ability to follow directions as outlined in policies
or given by supervisor• Strong computer skills to include typing
45+ wpm minimum and in MS office programs• Excellent organizational
skills• Ability to exercise independent judgment at times of need
and emergency situations• Bilingual preferred• Interacts with all
levels of hospital and outside vendor staff and knowledge of
government regulations• Ability to multi-task in a fast and high
pressure environment• Stringent adherence to all privacy policies
and procedures and as required by state and federal law including
and not limited to the HIPPA Security and Privacy Rules
Requirements:• Minimum of two year experience in front
office/medical billing and/or current hospital
registration/admitting• Minimum of two year experience in insurance
verification and/or medical/hospital billing.• High school graduate
required or equivalent, prefer evidence of continuing education in
Finance, Accounting or Business Administration• Knowledge of
eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal, Hospital Presumptive
Eligibility Program, Medicare, Covered California, Cobra, limited
benefit plans, VVC and Uncompensated Care Programs. IPA knowledge•
Medical terminology required• Excellent communication skills•
Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to change• Strong analytical
skills, problem solving. The ability to act and decide
accordingly.• Graceful, empathetic and respectful customer service
at all times
**1st time travelers accepted**
Must be fully COVID 19 vaccinated with boosters!
Pre-Employment RequirementAll employment offers are contingent upon
successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may
include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable,
must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified
information.
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.
About APR StaffingAPR Staffing was born from the merger of two
well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions,
founded in 2002, enjoyed an impressive reputation as one of the
largest locally-owned and most respected technical staffing
companies. Professional Resource Group, aka Data Resource Group,
founded in 2009, also earned regional acclaim for being a
fast-growing and highly-motivated professional staffing agency.
Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland
Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two
firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and
most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in
Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with
technical and administrative professionals. We provide only
high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific
Northwest.
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