Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic ยท 19 hours ago
Patient Benefits Coordinator
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with over 40 clinics. They are seeking a Patient Benefits Coordinator to manage patient billing inquiries, assist clients with insurance applications, and educate them on medical insurance coverage.
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Responsibilities
Address patient billing inquiries and collaborate with the Billing and Medicaid Office for issue resolution
Inform patients on billing and payment practices, provide account details and balance information
Discuss medical insurance options, eligibility, and Managed Care plans with clients
Assist clients with insurance application process, track applications, and provide guidance on benefits
Educate clients on medical insurance coverage, help resolve card-related issues
Manage daily work queues for insurance, discounts, and Medicaid processing
Evaluate and process hardship or write-off requests, maintain billing adjustments
Stay updated on Managed Care and Medicaid program changes and updates
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One year's experience with billing credit or patient benefits, preferably in a medical office, is required
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Certification: Must pass the ACA exam within 90 days of employment
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 9
Ability to prioritize work and handle various tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions
Ability to build effective relationships and interact professionally with patients, providers, and staff
Basic proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, Word, and Excel
Preferred
Experience in special programs such as State Managed Care plans is preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing insurance is desired
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Company
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is one of the largest community health centers in the Pacific Northwest.