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Join our Medical Oncology team as a Financial Counselor in Monroeville, PA!

Are you a skilled medical office professional looking to broaden your horizons? We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Counselor who will not only work in the front office but also play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the care they need. If you’re passionate about healthcare, finance, and teamwork, read on!

As a Financial Counselor, you’ll be at the forefront of patient care, ensuring that insurance benefits are verified, authorizations are obtained, and financial assistance is explored. Your expertise will contribute to a seamless patient experience, and your ability to collaborate with various departments will make a significant impact.

Why Join Our Team?

• Teamwork: At our oncology office in Monroeville, teamwork is at the heart of what we do. Collaborating with colleagues and providers is essential for success.
• Work-Life Balance: This full-time position offers regular hours—Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No evenings, holidays, or weekends! 
• Work from home flexibility will be available once training is completed.
• Impact: Your work directly impacts patients’ lives. You’ll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.

Ready for the challenge? Apply online today and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care at Hillman Cancer Center!

Responsibilities:

• Obtain initial and subsequent prior authorization/referrals as required by specific payers.
• Secure verification of insurance benefits prior to office visits and required treatments.
• Initiate Financial Assessment Application for those patients who do not have adequate insurance coverage.
• Work in collaboration with billing department to resolve open insurance claims as presented by walk-in patients.
• Assists with other office functions as required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Evaluate all self pay patients, as well as those patients who are being prescribed drugs that are not reimbursable, to determine eligibility for financial assistance through drug reimbursement programs, off label drug policy, medical assistance and/or all other applicable programs as made available.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems through effective communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality with regards to HIPAA Regulations in order to protect both the patient and the UPMC Cancer Centers.
• Complete the financial counseling process for all patients prior to treatment, including evaluation of patient financial obligations.
• Meet with patients and designated family members to discuss billing issues.
• Utilize the Summary of Patient Reimbursement and Liability Form and obtain appropriate approvals, as required, prior to services being rendered.

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