PreCert/Financial Advocate

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Cancer Center Support Services: Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk): GENERAL SUMMARY: Works under the supervision of the SOMC Cancer and Infusion Support Manager. The PreCert/Financial Advocate primary job functions are to perform insurance verification/benefits investigation/medical necessity to obtain proper pre-certification/pre-determination for medical oncology/infusion services, radiation oncology, internal and external laboratory, molecular and genetic testing among other services. The PreCert/Financial Advocate is also responsible for identifying patients in need of patient assistance programs, obtaining the programs and monitoring the collection and applying collected money to correct patient account. Performs other duties as assigned. Education: Licensure: Experience: - High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required - Associates Degree in Business or health related field preferred - Coding Certification or related experience preferred - BLS within 90 days of hire required - Six to twelve months of...