<p>Public Health Advisor</p> <p>Resource Services</p> <p>The Public Health Advisor will:</p> <ul> <li>Interview patients both inpatient and outpatient, to determine financial eligibility and screen for financial assistance. </li><li>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. </li><li>Maintain a complete, accurate and systematic set of records for all financial transactions on all indigent patients. </li><li>Diligently and efficiently navigates systems essential for financial screenings </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in public contact work, that preferably involves interviewing. Healthcare billing experience preferred. </li><li>Knowledge of Charity Care, NJ Medicaid Program, HIPAA, and EMTALA preferred. </li><li>Must possess high level of interpersonal skills in order to perform accurate and effective interviews on patients and their families with regard to financial. </li><li>Ability to remain calm and professional when interviewing, providing counseling, and advising patients and their families during periods of stress. </li><li>Must possess a high level of analytical abilities necessary to assess patient needs, while following policies, rules and regulations not only for hospital but also for State and Federal Agencies. </li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. </li><li>Must be flexible to cover other sites as needed. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: 18.00 - 26.58 USD</p> <p>We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.</p> <p>The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.</p> <p>Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include 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.</p> <p>You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.</p>