University Hospital
Newark, NJ
Overview
About the Role The primary purpose of the Financial Assistance Advisor position is to ensure that pertinent and accurate insurance information is obtained from the patient and subsequently updated in the hospital’s computer system for billing purposes. Follows up on pre-certifications for In-patient admissions and Observations, calls insurance carriers to give notice of admissions, processes Charity Care, Family Care, Presumptive Eligibility (P.E.) applications and Public Assistance inquiry forms. Provides patients with information pertaining to various NJ State programs such as P.E. Medicaid/ NJ State Medicaid, NJ Family Care, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Charity Care. Performs all activities in accordance with patients’ rights to health care access and confidentiality in a courteous and professional manner consistent with Five Star Customer Service policies. The position incorporates cross-functioning duties in the Patient Accounts’ Financial...