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Patient Advocate Iii Jobs

Company

Sutter Health
Address , San Mateo, 94401, Ca
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $35.65 - $44.56 an hour
Expires 2023-07-27
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description

Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments, and obtaining preauthorization for all services. Works closely with department staff, physicians and practice staff to facilitate timely start and continuity of services. Works in conjunction with managed care and coding departments to maintain accuracy in clinical and billing information.

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These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements, and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PATIENT ADVOCATE SERVICES:
  • Follows-up to ensure medications are delivered to patients in a timely manner.
  • Verifies all insurance and eligibility information is accurate and updates insurance records if necessary.
  • Accurately enters all authorization requests into the EPIC system utilizing appropriate codes, treatment types, and providers.
  • Review schedules a minimum of 5 days before ensuring all treatments are authorized.
  • Enters supporting data into the comment box. Communicates with supervisor or charge nurse, physicians, and practice staff when there are authorization issues.
  • Responsible for obtaining initial and subsequent Preferred provider organization (PPO) authorizations.
  • Associates authorization with patient’s appointment in the scheduling system.
  • Initiates referrals to managed care for Health maintenance organization (HMO) authorizations.

ONCOLOGY:
  • Assists patients who cannot afford meds, treatment, or co-pays to access patient assistance programs.
  • Provides financial counseling for patients before starting/during treatment regarding insurance benefits and out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Reviews all chemotherapy fee tickets in oncology Electronic Medical Record (EMR) daily or within 48 hours to verify for accuracy of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes and edits as needed. If coding errors and trends are found, is responsible for educating nurses/MDs on the correct use of the codes per government payor guidelines. Sends to data processing for posting.
  • May verify chemotherapy and/or non-chemotherapy are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or compendia approved for given diagnosis as well as meets insurance-specific guidelines.
  • May perform clinical trial insurance verification and authorization.
  • Provides estimated cost of treatment when requested by patient or staff. If an ordered treatment is considered off-label per guidelines, the position is responsible for creating and explaining financial/ABN waivers to patients prior to receiving treatment.
  • May submit authorization with prescription to insurance-specific mail-order specialty pharmacies when appropriate.
  • Obtains authorization.
  • Follows up in oncology EMR to ensure charges have been posted.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
  • Follows the commitment to excellence and treats patients, families, visitors, and each other with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
  • Works closely with Revenue Cycle to resolve billing issues.
  • Develops relationships with staff within and outside of the department to facilitate the authorization process and resolution of billing issues.
  • Assists physicians and patients with the appeals process when treatment is denied.
  • Communicates positively and effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
  • Meets with pharmaceutical drug reps regarding supported patient assistance programs and refers patients to Social Workers for other assistance programs and community services.

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:


2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of chemotherapy medications and regimens and other costly injectable medications.
Familiarity with medical terminology/anatomy.
Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, employees, patients, and insurance personnel.
Basic high school math aptitude.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
Computer data entry skills to enter patient and authorization information.
Pay Range: $35.65 - $44.56

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.