Financial Specialist for Behavioral Health - Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Vancouver, WA 98405
About the Job
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization
Financial Specialist for Behavioral and Health - Posting #26985
Hourly Rate: $21.22
Position Summary:
Sea Mar is seeking a full-time position for a Financial Specialist to their Tacoma - 19th Street Behavioral Health Clinic. The Financial Specialist performs financial screenings and provides account management for behavioral health clients. In addition, he or she will perform some phone coverage and clerical duties (as assigned). The Financial Specialist is an active member of the behavioral health team in the delivery of client services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate financial information appropriate
to the age of the patients served. - Conducts systematic financial screenings to determine current pay source and needs in a variety
of areas. - Performs financial screenings on all patients to determine pay source (Private Pay, Medical
Coupon, Disability Life Line, Insurance or Homeless) and accurately enter information into
Allscripts PM. - Makes financial referrals based on identified need, to appropriate agencies/services or provide
information and assist clients in self-referral. - Assists clients in accomplishing necessary tasks in accessing services such as filling out appropriate forms, obtaining necessary documentation or authorization and finding transportation.
- Monitors medical coupon eligibility from month to month and keeps Allscripts PM updated to
reflect current status. - Collects payments and posts all charges and payments into ledgers after the contract invoice has
been sent. Financial Specialists will meet regularly with clients to collect any outstanding balances. Posts urinalysis charges into the ledger as soon as the Front Desk Receptionist records the counselor has performed the UA testing.
Qualifications and/or Experience:
- Must hold an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Office Management, or related field, and two years of closely related work experience. Appropriate work experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Computer proficiency and customer service skills required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, but not required.
What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10 paid Holidays.
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email James Presson, Program Manager, at jamespresson@seamarchc.org.
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted on 10/8/2024
External Candidates may apply after 10/11/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html
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