Patient Benefit Representative - Northwest

Overview:

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine since 1974. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professional are encouraged to join us.

Career Opportunity:

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Benefits Representative at our Northwest clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will work with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful health care organization .

Scope :

Under general supervision, responsible for educating patient on insurance coverage and benefits. Assess patients' financial ability; may educate patient on assistance programs. Updates and maintains existing patient new insurance eligibility, coverage, and benefits in system. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncology's Shared Values.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educates patient on insurance coverage, benefits, co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses
• May educate patients on financial assistance programs as well as identify sources and help with completing forms
• Monitors patient account balances and notifies front desk of which patients should meet with you
• Accurately documents and/or communicates balances due for appropriate collection by front desk staff
• Verifies and updates demographics and insurance coverage in computer system
• Stays current on available financial aide by developing professional relationships with financial aide providers and networking with financial aide providers to obtain leads to other aide programs
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines regarding patient records

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum three (3) years patient pre-services coordinator or equivalent required
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
• Demonstrates knowledge of CPT coding and HCPS coding application
• Must be able to verbally communicate clearly and utilize the appropriate and correct terminology

COMPETENCIES:

-Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
-Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
-Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
-Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
-Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

Successful candidates will thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

Ready For Your Next Career Challenge? We'd Love to Hear from You!
If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fight the war against cancer. To apply please click on the 'Apply 'link.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.