Positions in Support Services and Allied Fields

Job Summary:
Every Day, A New Discovery

For more than 173 years, VCU Health System has been caring for patients, educating the next generation of health care professionals and conducting world-class research. We know that our employees are exceptional. That's why we provide meaningful benefits focused on work/life balance, including child and elder care, flexible work options, extensive medical benefits, competitive pay and prepaid tuition. Beautiful Richmond, Virginia is located at the crossroads of Interstates 64 and 95, and is just an hour from the mountains and two hours from the beach and Washington, D.C. Ours is a cityscape of culture, offering historic residential neighborhoods, fine arts, an eclectic dining scene, professional sports, outdoor recreation and a host of other attractions.

Essential Responsibilities:
VCU Health System is currently recruiting for a full-time Tumor Registrar to collect and retrieve data using a computerized cancer registry system and to perform case finding, abstracting, staging and patient follow up for the diagnosis and/or treatment of cancer. The Tumor Registrar is responsible for other case related activities such as data requests, quality control and support to the Cancer Committee.

Essential Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will be a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) registration by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) preferred; will be required by the CoC and NCRA by January 2015.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; College Degree Allied Health field or completion of certified courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology preferred. As well, previous work experience in registry abstraction in an academic medical center and abstracting experience using current requirements by state and national regulatory bodies is preferred.

One of Metro Richmond's largest employers and the area's first Magnet-designated facility, VCU Health System, earned several national and local distinctions in 2011. These include recognition as a Working Mother magazine "100 Best Company" for the seventh time; designation as Richmond's Employer of Choice for the fourth time; achievement of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for the third time; and recognition as a leader for Workforce Development practices in Greater Richmond. Come discover how you can be a part of the excitement.

Contact:
Learn more and apply on-line at www.vcuhs.jobs.
EOE/AA.
VCUHS encourages women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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Job Description:
Senior Financial Counselor, Coding Specialist coordinates the patients' financial billing responsibilities for the Department of Oncology at Green Spring Station. Requires an in depth knowledge of the OCIS AND IDX Professional billing systems, as while as the scheduling and registration systems. Core responsibilities are to obtain and verify financial and insurance information prior to actual time of service. Requires extensive knowledge of insurance contracts, medical terminology and coding. Other tasks include collections cash control, charge entries and related activities.

Specific Duties:

• Obtain and verify financial and insurance information from patients prior to time of service, including Managed Care authorizations and referrals.
• Troubleshoots all insurance coverage for patients, prior to time of service, regarding off label use of drugs. Obtains proper documentation and supporting data, from the ordering physician. Writes letter of medical necessity, when required.
• Pre certifies all new chemotherapy treatments.
• Pre plan patients' financial responsibilities prior to time of service and inform patients of self-pay responsibilities. Follows all guidelines within the Policy and Procedure Manual for Oncology at Green Spring.
• Initiate budget payment plans utilizing the Clinical Practice Association's Policy and Procedure Manual Budget Plan Matrix.
• Collect payments at time of service, including co-pays and deductibles.
• Initiate refunds with proper documentation.
• Resource for HMO and insurance guidelines for both billing and registration staff.
• Handle special projects from the billing and clinical managers.
• Completes charge capture daily. Troubleshoots any questionable encounters, works closely with the pharmacist and nurses staffing, to accomplish this goal.
• Prepare reports utilizing spreadsheet software.
• Evaluate past due accounts from billing for write-off, collection agency and/or legal action.
• Keep current on all new policy changes for insurances, HMOs and implement changes, monitoring for compliance.
• Completes daily bank deposits for both Medical and Radiation Oncology.
• Assist oncology patients with their bills and/or billing concerns.

Contact:
Sandra Bailey
Email: bailesa@jhmi.edu; or JHUJOBS.edu position #50259.

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Job Description:
Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) is one of the finest and largest providers of healthcare in the country. Our Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) is part of Carolinas Healthcare System, which serves 33 hospitals throughout North and South Carolina. The formation of LCI is part of an innovative vision to deliver localized community-based cancer care across the Carolinas, building upon its strong network of affiliated hospitals and providers while providing regionalized state-of-the-art technologies, specialists, and research with a high-touch patient centered focus.

Essential Responsibilities:
Join the Levine Cancer Institute where you will supervise and direct the patient navigator program, including the LCI Patient Navigator Academy. Serving as the single point of contact for the Patient Navigators, you will provide resources and assistance with access to clinical and supportive care services offered within LCI and to the communities we serve. In this role, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and tumor site specific committees ensuring high quality care across all delivery sites and that core standards are maintained throughout all LCI patient navigator programs.

Essential Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credentials and 5 years of clinical experience in Oncology. Experience as an Oncology Nurse Navigator preferred.

Careers with promise. Growth without compromise. Opportunity beyond compare. With all this and more, there's never been a better time for you to branch out with us.

Contact:
Visit www.carolinashealthcare.org/careers to apply online to job # 209772-00133137.
EOE/AA.

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Job Description:
Medical & Radiation Oncology Patient Financial Counselor position performs financial counseling on all oncology patients prior to treatment. Position also includes assisting patients in obtaining foundation and other financial services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and explain the patient's insurance benefits in terms that they understand
• Determine need for additional coverage (Underinsured)
• Determine which plans are available to assist the patient with their out of pocket expenses
• Determine if patient would qualify for manufacturer drug replacement
• Discuss and initiate Practice Credit Policy
• Answer any questions the patient may have about reimbursement and payment
• Provide ongoing communications with all patients undergoing treatment

Shared Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with Patient Financial Services Supervisor, Director of Revenue Cycle and Chief Financial Officer to ensure compliance with the Practice financial policies.
• Work cooperatively with employees of the Practice, as well as outside agencies and the public.

Contact:
Please visit www.austincancercenters.com; Click on the Employment tab to submit your application for consideration.

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