Financial Administrative Representative - Nights

Title: Financial Administrative Representative - NightsShift: Nights 5 PM - 1:30 AM with rotating weekendsDuration: 3 Months Contract with Possible to extendLocation: Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Onsite)POSITION SUMMARYThe Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for ensuring reimbursement to client from patients or other responsible parties along with assisting patients in understanding their health care insurance coverage by determining eligibility, benefits and utilization requirements. The Emergency Financial Representative is responsible for up-front POS collections, along with financially securing patients accounts by setting up appropriate financial arrangements with patients to avoid bad debt. The Emergency Financial Representative when appropriate assists patients in accessing programs such as Medi-Cal, Uncompensated Care, and Hospital Presumptive Eligibility. Emergency Financial Representative will focus on individual performance in registration and financial counseling, Key Performance Indicators and expediting approvals by gathering and completing forms before the patient is discharged from the Emergency department. Emergency Financial Representative will continue to enhance their registration and the fundamental financial knowledge and skill set required and expected of this role, which is inclusive of the diverse financial programs offered. The Emergency Financial Representative’s interaction with patients will only transpire after a medical screening exam has been performed. All patients are seen regardless of their insurance coverage or their ability to pay. The Emergency Financial Representative will complete the comprehensive training program and certification as required to facilitate eligibility for Hospital Presumptive Eligibility qualifications when necessary.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAININGRequired• Minimum of two (2) year experience in front office/medical billing and/or current hospital registration/admitting• Minimum of two (2) year experience in insurance verification and/or medical/hospital billing.• High school graduate required or equivalent• Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal, Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program, Medicare, Covered California, Cobra, limited benefit plans, VVC and Uncompensated Care Programs. IPA knowledge• Medical terminology