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Patient Financial Advocate (Pre-Service)

Asante
tuition reimbursement
United States, Oregon, Medford
2650 Siskiyou Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Patient Financial Advocate (Pre-Service) Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 \| Full Time \| Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM Why Asante Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. Position Summary The Patient Financial Advocate is responsible for pre-screening and enrolling self-pay (uninsured and underinsured) patients for external assistance programs, with a primary focus on Medicaid. This individual is also responsible for assisting patients in the process of completing financial assistance applications, educating them about their financial responsibility, and helping them identify a path toward resolving their balances. This role involves communicating with patients both in person and over the phone and requires a high level of customer service. Qualifications Education Associate Degree in business or healthcare related field, preferred Experience 2 years of experience in credit/collections, insurance authorizations, or other comparable healthcare experience is required Licensure/Certifications Completion of Federal and State CAC required Navigator training courses and completion of both federal and state certification exams is required within 1 year of hire Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA), preferred What We Offer Competitive starting wage Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution Generous Earned Time Off Tuition reimbursement after one year of service About Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect. At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community: Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.