Patient Financial Advocate-Billing

Job Type

Full-time

Description

University Physicians' Association is seeking a professional, qualified candidate with good working knowledge and experience with medical billing. This position is on a small team who serve as Patient Financial Advocates in the University of Tennessee Cancer Institute
This position requires medical billing experience, critical thinking skills, financial problem solving, and ability to multitask. Candidate will oversee claims submissions, follow up, and communication with Rev Cycle team as needed. In addition to secondary billing, the candidate assists patients over the phone to answer billing questions related to their treatment. Compassion and empathy are a must as we work to lift the financial hardships that come with a cancer diagnosis
Responsibilities:

• Data collection and reporting of all billing components of the program
• Secondary claim submissions, follow up, and reporting

Position schedule: Full time Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p, in person position
Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Critical Illness, and more!

Requirements

• 2+ years of medical billing experience
• Current working knowledge of commercial and Medicare insurance
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Critical thinking and financial problem-solving skills
• Works in conjunction with all members of Oncology, medical staff and administration to provide comprehensive quality care to the patient to overcome financial barriers to care.