Financial Specialist I

As a Financial Specialist I at Samaritan Health Services Regional Business Office, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely follow-up on claims for services provided at all lines of business in all service locations.# Samaritan Health Services is special not only for its excellent healthcare services, but also for its commitment to serving our communities, and creating a healing environment that extends beyond the hospital walls.# # This is a Hybrid position in Corvallis, Oregon.# # In addition, the position includes the following benefits: Competitive Salary Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirement Savings Plans Opportunities for Career Advancement Employee Assistance Program Paid Time-Off # Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this exciting opportunity! # # # JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Provides customer service for multiple lines of business and ensures accurate financial payment for account resolution under the guidance of higher level Financial Specialists. Acts as a contact for inquiries for internal/external customers. Trains for higher level Financial Specialist roles while learning SHS policies and procedures. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Regional Business Office is responsible for the accurate and timely follow-up on claims for services provided at all lines of business in all service locations. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. College preferred. One (1) year collections, finance/accounting or medical billing experience required. One (1) year medical business office experience preferred. Experience or training in the following preferred: EPIC Software. ICD-9 or CPT. Medical Terminology. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Confidentiality: Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality. Communication: Communicate information verbally and in writing so others will understand. Customer Service: Ability to communicate to people internal and external to the organization and to represent the organization to customers, the public and external sources. Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and review related information using logic and reasoning to evaluate options and implement solutions. Team Building: Ability to work as part of a team or on your own. Basic knowledge of policies and procedures related to the resolution of accounts/claims, and of Government and Commercial insurance compliance/regulatory/billing standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified

• As a Financial Specialist I at Samaritan Health Services Regional Business Office, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely follow-up on claims for services provided at all lines of business in all service locations. Samaritan Health Services is special not only for its excellent healthcare services, but also for its commitment to serving our communities, and creating a healing environment that extends beyond the hospital walls.

This is a Hybrid position in Corvallis, Oregon.

In addition, the position includes the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Opportunities for Career Advancement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time-Off

• Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this exciting opportunity!

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Provides customer service for multiple lines of business and ensures accurate financial payment for account resolution under the guidance of higher level Financial Specialists. Acts as a contact for inquiries for internal/external customers. Trains for higher level Financial Specialist roles while learning SHS policies and procedures.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Regional Business Office is responsible for the accurate and timely follow-up on claims for services provided at all lines of business in all service locations.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College preferred.

• One (1) year collections, finance/accounting or medical billing experience required.

• One (1) year medical business office experience preferred.

• Experience or training in the following preferred:

• EPIC Software.

• ICD-9 or CPT.

• Medical Terminology.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Confidentiality: Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality.

• Communication: Communicate information verbally and in writing so others will understand.

• Customer Service: Ability to communicate to people internal and external to the organization and to represent the organization to customers, the public and external sources.

• Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and review related information using logic and reasoning to evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Team Building: Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.

• Basic knowledge of policies and procedures related to the resolution of accounts/claims, and of Government and Commercial insurance compliance/regulatory/billing standards.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

SIT

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

None specified