Lehigh Valley Health Network ยท 2 months ago
Financial Clearance & Applications Specialist
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health care organization offering opportunities for great work. The Financial Clearance & Applications Specialist gathers financial information, assists patients with financial obligations, collaborates with various departments, and processes financial assistance applications.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Receives/processes FAP requests according to LVHN policy. Denies, approves, and pends applications assigning a reason (if applicable)
Documents all patient accounts accurately with supporting details regarding financial assistance and financial responsibility
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the federal guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and determine patient eligibility for Financial Assistance Program (FAP)
Ensures all designated patients are screened for Medical Assistance prior to FAP approval
Determines patient responsibility on referred accounts. Determines patient's ability/inability to pay prior to, during, or after services are provided
Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients, families, physicians, fellow employees, regarding financial assistance and patient responsibility
Meets LVHN Auditing and compliance standards-accuracy for application processing and estimates calculations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
3 years Previous experience in a customer-oriented environment, patient registration, or insurance-related field
Ability to anticipate and understand customer financial needs and document and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel
Ability to interview callers and capture details in an accurate written report
Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data
Strong client service orientation and influencing skills with hiring managers
Preferred
Associate's Degree
Company
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian A. N.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gregg Zahour
Vice President - CTO
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