Patient Financial Service Representative - Admitting - Per Diem 8 Hour Variable Shift (union)

Patient Financial Service Representative

The Patient Financial Service Representative reviews treatment plans to determine individual patient costs, review with new patients regarding benefits and costs of treatment, and determines patient eligibility for assistance programs. Enrolls patients in applicable foundations and reimbursement/assistance programs. Reviews patient accounts to perform collections and communicates with patients regarding past due amounts. Insurance benefit investigation for all new patient appointments. Assists medical billers with patient communication for a variety of matters.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Knowledge of basic computer operation. Required License/Certification: AB 508 Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.01. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.