Financial Specialist

$18 - $20 per hour. Excellent benefits and a positive working environment Overview: The Financial Specialist is responsible for assisting Community Wellness Partners' customers with understanding the financial responsibility for their stay at Presbyterian Home for CNY or Katherine Luther Residential HealthCare. Responsibilities: Job duties specific to this position: Responsible for meeting with residents/family members upon admission and communicating insurance benefits and private pay responsibility. Responsible for assisting residents/family members in securing government entitlement benefits (ie. Medicaid). Responsible for collecting, in a timely manner, appropriate documentation from the residents/family members for the Medicaid application Completes the timely filing of Medicaid applications on behalf of Community Wellness Partners' customers referred to or identified by the Finance Department. Tracks pending applications to ensure application due dates/deadlines are met for compliance. Notifies CFO or Controller of any identified barriers in securing eligibility. Works with the A/R Representatives to identify residents who may need help with securing entitlement benefits. Issues NAMI notifications to pending applicants. Notifies CFO or Controller of applicants not complying. Requests application be made for representative payee of resident's social security, SSI, VA or pension benefits when appropriate. Qualifications: Previous knowledge of all government entitlement eligibility requirements and working experience in a similar position within a health facility, SNF and/or Home Health desired. Strong communication and writing skills. Ability to compose professional and accurate emails. Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly. An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. Physical Requirements: Walking 20.00% Standing/Computer 20.00% Sitting 60.00% Lifting Nominal

Created: 2024-11-02