Patient Financial Specialist, FT, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for assuring up front collection process is followed with copays and coinsurance being collected at time of service or appropriate payment plans are set. Also responsible for working with patients on surgery deposits and/or payment plans. This includes working as a team with the front office and check out staff to collect at or above percentage rate set forth by practice management. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Completes pre-visit preparation completed in the time frame designated by manager including review of self-pay. Chart Prep: Run schedules for all physicians 2 days out; review accounts for outstanding self-pay. Provides information for check in staff, check out staff, or athletic trainers (based on office protocol) via hard copy or with notes in ECW. Obtains pre-certifications or authorizations if needed, verify insurance coverage, make phone calls to patients if indicated, add financial comments to accounts. Verifies patient's insurance, calculate the patient's liability using the method determined by the manager, including outstanding balances for all services, print estimates, and collect the amount due. Discusses with patient face to face or send deposit letter with return envelope. Sets up payment plans. Answers patient calls. Works with UMG PBO on payment plan issues. Completes customer service log. Reviews invoices for charity or SUN discounts. Assists in front office functions as needed to check balances, print self-pay letters. Assists in all other front office functions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned Experience - Two (2) years of relevant healthcare experience, including but not limited to: Patient Services Rep, Physician Practice Front Office, Billing, Insurance, etc. Multi-specialty group practice setting experience preferred In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses NA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Communication skills Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Premier Women's Care - Easley Facility 2513 Premier Women's Care - Easley Department 25131000 Premier Women's Care - Easley-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.