Financial Clearance & Applications Specialist

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Gathers financial information informs patients of alternatives for financial obligation for services and assists indigent parties in obtaining free or financial assistance. Collaborates with other departments offices and application specialists daily. Processes financial assistance applications posts payments creates estimates account reconciliation process and weekly and monthly productivity reports.

Job Duties

• Receives/processes FAP requests according to LVHN policy. Denies approves and pends applications assigning a reason (if applicable).
• Documents all patient accounts accurately with supporting details regarding financial assistance and financial responsibility.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the federal guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and determine patient eligibility for Financial Assistance Program (FAP).
• Ensures all designated patients are screened for Medical Assistance prior to FAP approval.
• Determines patient responsibility on referred accounts. Determines patients ability/inability to pay prior to during or after services are provided.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients families physicians fellow employees regarding financial assistance and patient responsibility.
• Meets LVHN Auditing and compliance standards-accuracy for application processing and estimates calculations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years Previous experience in a customer-oriented environment patient registration or insurance-related field.
• Ability to anticipate and understand customer financial needs and document and/or relay patients needs to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to interview callers and capture details in an accurate written report.
• Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
• Strong client service orientation and influencing skills with hiring managers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department:

COH-Pre-Services / Financial Clearance