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UF Health · 2 days ago

Financial Representative ED I Freestanding Emergency Department I Varies I PRN

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UF Health is a Level 1 Trauma Center seeking a Financial Representative. This position is responsible for performing registration functions, ensuring healthcare access, processing patient admissions, and managing financial obligations for services rendered.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform all registration functions, including the creation or confirmation of a medical record and account number

Expedites and provides healthcare access through the accurate gathering of demographic, sponsorship, or guardian data, insurance, financial, and statistical information from a variety of sources, i.e. patients, patient's families, physicians, physician office staff, county and/or government agencies

Process patient/observation admissions for hospital emergency departments

Ensure reimbursement for services being rendered through electronic verification of insurance eligibility/benefits, obtaining insurance authorization within a required time frame, identification, and collection of patient financial obligation

Use third-party payer resources, such as websites, to verify eligibility, gain authorizations and check the financial obligation of the patient

Take an active role in decreasing account receivables by following established guidelines, regulations, and policies during the registration process to increase the facility’s first pass yield percentage and decrease account denials

Contribute to the facility point of service by creating estimates and collecting any monies due at the time service is rendered

Obtain the necessary regulatory signatures for consent for treatment, financial responsibility agreements, and HIPAA requirements

Consult and communicate with other hospital departments as required to maintain efficient patient care

Use the Passage point system to screen visitors & create security badges

Work scheduled weekend shifts on a rotating basis in addition to regularly scheduled shifts

Qualification

Medical terminologyInsurance verificationClerical experienceCommunication skillsTactfulnessPressure managementMulti-taskingProfessional appearanceAdaptabilityIndependent work

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of clerical experience in a patient or public contact setting OR six months experience in a health-related business office or third-party payor group

Demonstrated work experience that required performing multiple tasks simultaneously, recognizing and adjusting to changing priorities, making timely decisions with good judgment, and working independently of direct supervision

Demonstrate exceptional verbal analytical and written communication skills

Must be adaptable, tactful, and able to work well under pressure

Must demonstrate an understanding of the 'first impression' position and the need for appropriate dress, attitude, and concern associated with the position

Ability to work scheduled weekend shifts on a rotating basis in addition to regularly scheduled shifts

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'

Preferred

College-level work and a working knowledge of medical and insurance industry terminology

Proficiency in applications as well as demonstrated ability to work with multiple computer systems

Company

UF Health

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University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.

Founded in 1958

Gainesville, Florida, USA

10001+ employees