Oncology Clinical Financial Navigator

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Come join our Oncology team at Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!

Listed as based at Saint Francis Hospital but also responsible for patients based out of Johnson Memorial Hospital

Position Purpose

Assesses financial needs of new and established oncology patients related to clinical care, according to specified protocol. Provides services in areas of financial need to patients, families, and the health care team as appropriate. Provides patient and health care team education, links to resources and data collection in accordance with the prices identified. Provides these services throughout the continuum of care.

What you will do

• Assess the financial needs of THOfNE oncology patients, establish a positive supportive relationship, assist in developing a plan of care and thoroughly document the finding, recommendations and interventions made

• Collaborate with the treatment team the financial implications of medical intervention on both the patient and the health care provider

• Educate patients regarding insurance optimization opportunities specifically for patients enrolled in Marketplace policies, Medicare and Medicare part D

• Educate qualifying patients regarding entitlement programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare Savings Program, Low Income Subsidy, and Medicaid

• Enroll all qualifying Patients into patient Assistance Programs and Co-Pay Assistance Programs

• Interact with Medicare, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and other assistance programs as a champion for the patients

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, counseling, social work, or other healthcare related field required. In the absence of a Bachelor's will consider a combination of education and experience - minimum of 6 years of financial navigation experience

• Minimum Two (2) years in medical field working with financial needs of patients

• Experience with Medicare health plans, COBRA regulations, Medicaid guidelines, PAP and co-pay assistance programs

• Licensed in the state of CT as a Clinical Social Worker if area of specialty

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40 hours Mon-Fri

• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran