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Garnet Health Financial Advocate in Middletown, New York

Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Financial Advocate on our Financial Advocate team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown. Responsibilities The Financial Advocate participates in the Hospital’s effort to maximize revenues by determining and entering the patient’s financial status, verifying insurance coverage, as well as reviewing admission information for completeness and accuracy within the electronic health record (EHR).. Obtains all required information, collects and/or creates a plan for payment with the responsible parties to include assisting patients to complete the applications for the NYS Health Exchange coverage’s including Medicaid and/or for the organization’s Charity Care program when appropriate for all patients. At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. The compensation range for the role is $22.82-$23.51 hourly. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Qualifications Minimum Education: HS diploma or equivalent required Minimum Experience: Two to three years related experiences in patient billing, payment arrangements, authorizations and insurances. Articulate verbal ability required to discuss personal and financial matters regarding assistance. Experience in healthcare field is required. Must be computer software and hardware literate. Preferably bi-lingual. Required Certification/Registration: CAC Certification required within 1 year of hire. Must maintain certification thereafter for the duration of employment. Physical Requirements: Position will primarily be light work requiring lifting up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching is required. Requires 80% sitting and 20% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word; required. Working Conditions: Regular contact with individuals under stress. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and/or travel to other sites including patient homes as necessary. Mental Demands: Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously foster collaborative relationships, organize and synthesize new information and prioritize work. Project a positive, supporting and mentoring approach with co-workers while under pressure and holding each other accountable. Workplace type Hybrid

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