Patient Benefits Coordinator

Position Summary:

This position assists patients with the coordination of financial resources for patients’ treatment and care, and serves as an advocate for Indian patients with external providers and facilities.

Duties:

1. Provides information to patients seeking financial resources to facilitate their treatment and care;

2. Screens patients for potential for eligibility for alternative resources and assists with completion of funding application forms;

3. Provides patients with information on rights and benefits of alternative resources and advises patients of acceptance or denial of funding;

4. Prepares weekly log of all patient inquires, enrollment, and resource availability;

5. Enters data into Nextgen to ensure timely and accurate tracking of patient eligibility, financial resources, and demographics; and

6. Prepares other reports and documents as requested by Supervisor.

7. Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate at time of hire required;

• Age twenty-one or older at the time of hire;

• At least two (2) years of customer service in a professional setting with responsibility for the coordination of Patient Benefits in a hospital, clinic, or health care operation that involved significant interaction with these patients required;

• Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations and policies on Alternative Resources eligibility and third-party resources (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Indian Health Services) as evidenced by prior work history; and

• Knowledge of or ability to master Nextgen within ninety (90) days of hire as a result of moderate to advanced computer skills at time of hire.

• Must be familiar with the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Disability, Medicaid, MAABD, Medicare, Nevada Health Link and other government assistance programs.

PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference will be given to qualified tribal members of Reno-Sparks Indian Colony followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. Must pass and comply with the HR Policy 164.905- PL101.630. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and confirmation of professional references and certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV 89502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person