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+ Area of Interest: Patient Services

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Financial Counseling

+ Shift: Day Shift Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

+ Job ID: 174862

Overview

Financial Assistance (Charity Care) Specialist

This is primarily a remote position, with a required on-site rotation at our West Des Moines office.

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Applicants residing within the UnityPoint Health service areas in Iowa are preferred.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Financial Assistance (Charity Care) Specialist who enjoys combining analytical work with meaningful patient interaction. In this role, you’ll analyze financial applications, ensure compliance with regulations, and calculate income and resource levels in a timely manner. You’ll also review and approve adjustments within defined thresholds, communicate with patients regarding outcomes and payment plans, and utilize Epic financial modules for processing.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

+ Analyzes financial assistance applications for accuracy – on a timely basis.

+ Complete necessary correspondence to patient informing them of approval, denial, payment plan terms, or request for additional information.

+ Utilize Epic financial modules for processing.

+ Approves applications according to UPH Financial Assistance policy, following separation of duties protocol.

+ Add billing indicators in EPIC for all approved applications

+ Write-off appropriate account balances in LDA and/or EPIC, following separation of duties protocol.

+ Maintain consistent and complete notes to clearly track the application status.

+ Alerts supervisor or manager of any issues and/or ideas that may improve the FINA process.

+ Take escalated calls from upset patients/guarantors regarding their FINA applications.

+ Conducts training and audits the Processor staff, act as point for all team questions.

+ Review and work accounts in write off work queues according to level of applicable assistance

+ Interacts with new affiliates to ensure a positive transition to UPH and the FINA process

Qualifications

+ Associate’s Degree in accounting or related field; or equivalent experience

+ Four (4) years of hospital billing experience which includes financial assistance processing knowledge.