Are you looking to help educate patients on their financial obligations?  UPMC is looking to hire a full-time Patient Financial Coordinator to assist the Patient Advocacy department. This position would work Monday through Friday during daylight hours. This position includes work-from-home opportunities after training, however working on-site at the Quantum One Building in Pittsburgh, PA is required as needed.

Patient Financial Coordinators are responsible for the timely and accurate financial counseling of uninsured or underinsured patients.  They also assist the patient in applying for Pennsylvania Medical Assistance, the Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace, and UPMC Financial Assistance Program.

If you are enthusiastic about assisting patients and are up for the challenge, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Assist with inquiries from walk-in patients regarding billing problems in conjunction with the Patient Financial Services Department. Assist patients with applying for UPMC Financial Assistance program. Ensure that all the regulatory and financial requirements are met. Maintain compliance with quality standards. Monitor the various work lists and work queues to ensure the appropriate follow-up within the expected time periods. Resolve complex outstanding patient issues. Perform benefit education and financial counseling on potential out of pocket transplant related expenses with patients during clinic appointments and subsequent discussions via telephone on an as needed basis. Submit Medical Assistance Presumptive Eligibility applications with the mandated requirement of five days. Maintain department productivity levels. Conduct daily review and analysis of accounts flagged for review. Assist uninsured or underinsured patients with obtaining health care coverage, with either the Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace or Pennsylvania Medical Assistance. Performs duties and job responsibilities in a manner that promotes the core values of UPMC (Quality and Safety, Dignity and Respect, Caring and Listening, Excellent and Innovation, Responsibility and Integrity) in all consumer and UPMC interactions.