Financial Eligibility Advisor

Financial Eligibility Advisor

Interview patients both inpatient and outpatient to determine financial eligibility and screen for financial assistance, counsel patients and/or families with empathy and concern, and secure adequate resources for patients and families based upon assessed needs at the time of the interview. Maintain a complete, accurate, and systematic set of records for all financial transactions on all indigent patients.

• Interview patients both inpatient and outpatient, to determine financial eligibility and screen for financial assistance.
• Counsel patients and/or families with empathy and concern and secure adequate resources for patients and families based upon assessed needs at the time of the interview.
• Maintain a complete, accurate and systematic set of records for all financial transactions on all indigent patients.
• Diligently and efficiently navigate systems essential for financial screenings.

• Experience in public contact work, preferably involving interviewing. Healthcare billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Charity Care, NJ Medicaid Program, HIPAA, and EMTALA preferred.
• Must possess high level of interpersonal skills to perform accurate and effective interviews on patients and their families regarding financial matters.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when interviewing, providing counseling, and advising patients and their families during periods of stress.
• Must possess a high level of analytical abilities necessary to assess patient needs while following policies, rules, and regulations for the hospital, state, and federal agencies.
• Strongly preferred to be bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Must be flexible to cover other sites as needed.

Salary Range: 18.00 - 26.58 USD per hour. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

We offer competitive base rates determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Some positions may also be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

Saint Peter's provides a robust benefits program to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back‑up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Finance and Sales
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care