Tampa General Hospital · 1 month ago
Financial Assistance Specialist 1
TGH Main Campus1 Tampa General Circle
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.91/hr - $17.91/hr
2+ years expTampa General Hospital is seeking a Financial Assistance Specialist 1 who possesses extensive knowledge in Managed Care and various government assistance programs. The role involves interviewing patients to determine eligibility for financial assistance, preparing applications, and providing counseling services to facilitate payment sources.
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Responsibilities
Interviewing Private Pay and under-insured patients to determine eligibility for government Financial assistance programs
Assessing patient financial capabilities
Preparation of charity care application, including the Utilization Letter (EA Letter) for illegal aliens as required by the Department of Children & Families (DCF)
Acquisition of all necessary documentation as required by the respective Government Agencies, including Social Security Disability (SSI/SSD), which may require additional contact with the patient or the patient’s family, even after discharge
Submission of the assistance application to appropriate agency within specified timely filing requirements
Tracking assistance applications, documenting location, status, approval or denial
Attending DCF hearings to appeal cases that have been closed in error
Notifying the Financial Assistance Specialist Team Lead of approvals or denials
Must provide counseling services for identifying and obtaining payment sources
Postponing service for any patient, if no insurance or inappropriate insurance coverage and patient cannot pay the amount due
Explain financial accountability to the patient and/or guarantor/family
Establish and obtain payment arrangements for patients that cannot be postponed or unable to pay co-pays and/or deductibles at the time of service
Notify patients of gaps/weaknesses in coverage and potential non covered services (i.e ABN)
While patient is still in-house, follows up on all W/C and Auto admissions missing billing information
Responsible for performing all job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must have a minimum of two (2) years Financial Assistance, Patient Access or Patient Accounting experience
An equivalent combination of education and years of experience may be considered
Preferred
Associate Degree in Business preferred and completion of the CPAT exam is a plus
Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Disability, Hillsborough County Health Care Program (HCHCP), Victims of Crime, PCIP, and Healthcare Exchange preferred
Company
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General Hospital is a medical center.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Jennifer Crabtree
President, Tampa Medical & Research District | Senior Vice President, Tampa General Hospital
Kate Ulrich
SVP Perioperative Services
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