Financial Coordinator Oncology

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Financial Coordinator  opening with Research Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Financial Coordinator in Oncology for our team, to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary 

The Financial Coordinator understands detailed medical terminology, related insurance Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations and the demographics of the healthcare community. The financial coordinator will communicate with the physician and nurses to gather sufficient information to obtain authorizations; act as a liaison between patients, physicians, centralized scheduling and billing offices, third party Medicaid eligibility vendor and community agencies. The coordinator will work with patients and their families beginning with the evaluation for treatment and continuing through and after treatment, in a compassionate and tactful manner in order to help facilitate access to and provide continuity of care; assist with applicable resources and prescription/drug programs if necessary. Join us and become part of a team committed to setting the standard for better healthcare.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience of customer service and accounting functions in a Health Care setting preferred
• Commercial and Medicare coordination, benefit coordination, and coding experience preferred
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, along with reasoning and mathematical skills required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and control of detail, with frequent interruptions
• Basic typing, keyboard, and computer skills and knowledge
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved)

What you will do in this role:

• Complies with Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations
• Help uninsured/underinsured patients with any applicable resources/programs
• Reviews daily schedule to identify verifications needed
• Verify and update patient’s eligibility coverage, resolve any discrepancies prior to the patients’ visit
• Obtain authorizations for testing/procedures/IV and oral therapies prior to appointment/start dates; initiate appeals process if needed
• Alert staff, management, and patients of any identified potential coverage issues
• Document benefit determination; entering insurance information and patient demographics appropriately into Meditech and Mosaiq
• Respond to benefits inquires presented by staff, physicians or patients
• Assists with “walk in” customers requesting assistance, in addition, taking phone calls from customers who call with questions
• Meet with patients/family at time of chemo education appointment to discuss any financial concerns/explanation of benefits throughout course of treatment; and as needed throughout treatment
• Demonstration of exceptional customer service skills in the performance of work assignments and duties
• Adherence to the Mission, Vision, and Values of HCA at all times

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Financial Coordinator  opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.