Financial Navigator/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Finance
Posted on April 26, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Financial Navigator/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45082
Working Title
FInancial Navigator/Ped Oncology & Hematology
Department Name
H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
09
Salary Range
$43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Must obtain the KYnector certification within a year of hire.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods. Must have the ability to multi-task.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, per clinic and patient need. This position is not remote eligible.
Job Summary
The Financial Navigator is responsible for comprehensive, culturally competent patient financial management and advocacy. The Navigator conducts patient financial navigation and patient fiscal needs assessments and provides patient financial education. They will work closely with patients and their caregivers, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other co-workers to determine and execute the most appropriate fiscal solutions. The Navigator will provide analytical and operational support for relevant patient financial-related activities that may include but are not limited to billing and payment processes, analysis and strategy to avoid patient financial toxicity, Federal and State assistance application processes, research or grant enrollment processes, and may assist with identify drug replacement and/or co-payment services.
This position is not eligible for remote work options. This is a grant funded position.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant healthcare financial assistance experience.
Deadline to Apply
05/02/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Financial Navigator/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45082
Working Title
FInancial Navigator/Ped Oncology & Hematology
Department Name
H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
09
Salary Range
$43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Must obtain the KYnector certification within a year of hire.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods. Must have the ability to multi-task.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, per clinic and patient need. This position is not remote eligible.
Job Summary
The Financial Navigator is responsible for comprehensive, culturally competent patient financial management and advocacy. The Navigator conducts patient financial navigation and patient fiscal needs assessments and provides patient financial education. They will work closely with patients and their caregivers, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other co-workers to determine and execute the most appropriate fiscal solutions. The Navigator will provide analytical and operational support for relevant patient financial-related activities that may include but are not limited to billing and payment processes, analysis and strategy to avoid patient financial toxicity, Federal and State assistance application processes, research or grant enrollment processes, and may assist with identify drug replacement and/or co-payment services.
This position is not eligible for remote work options. This is a grant funded position.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate's degree and 3 years of relevant healthcare financial assistance experience.
Deadline to Apply
05/02/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your experience screening patients for Medicaid, SSI/SSDI Disability and other KY State programs?
(Open Ended Question) - * Why are you interested in this position and what value can you bring to our customers?
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
