UnityPoint Health

Financial Advocate-Outpatient Therapy-East

Requisition ID
2025-161078
Category
Patient Services
Location
US-IA-Altoona
Address
2720 8th St SW
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Altoona
Department
Physical Therapy- Altoona
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
M, T, Th 8-5:30. W 8-4:30, F 8-4
Work Remotely within the US
No
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?  

 

Commitment to our TeamWe’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.   

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentAt UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Overview

Insurance Verification Specialist/Financial Advocate/Receptionst

 

As the initial contact to the department/clinic, uses personal skills to quickly build a positive relationship with persons served. Demonstrates ability to effectively manage details by accurately completing registration, verifying payor coverage, processing orders/referrals, maintaining medical records and completing billing procedures. Creates a welcoming environment for persons served. Effectively manages positive relationships with referral sources and other members of the team.

Responsibilities

· Communicates with referral sources and various service sites to coordinate care and provide a smooth transition for persons served.

· Creates and maintains an organized work environment. Records, files and maintains current information pertinent to the operation of the department          and maintains medical record of persons served.

· Verifies benefits and coverage as assigned. Communicates coverage information with persons served.

· Provides required documentation to payor to assure payment.

· Accurately completes work que management for referrals and reimbursement using appropriate IT systems and software.

· Exhibits an understanding of third party payor processes.

· Uses resources to improve productivity or delegate appropriately. Specifically, works with other clerical staff and volunteers to enhance services, use         time wisely and improve teamwork.

· Uses payroll technology to complete processes in an accurate and timely manner as assigned.

· Assists with cleaning, inventory and retrieving equipment and ordering supplies as assigned.

· Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff.

· Effectively manages supplies through setting and maintaining par levels. Evaluates and adjusts par levels to decrease over stock. Orders additional     patient care supplies as patient needs require.

· Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations.

· Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience.

· Completes staffing schedules and coordinates resources as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.


Experience: Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Outlook. Two years billing, financial counselor, or health care related experience preferred. Must be flexible to learn additional IT applications as assigned. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Knowledge of basic computer skills.

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