Oncology Financial Liaison

Your experience matters 
 

Up Health System- Marquette part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Oncology Financial Liaison who excels in this role:

• Serves as a resource and liaison between the patient/family, referral source, clinics, and physicians. 
• Provides accurate, timely processing of patient information for billing purposes including but not limited to, demographics, insurance verification, and authorization 
• Works with external agencies and assists patients with eligibility requirements.
• Monitors all self-pay, pending Medicaid, and less than full insurance coverage throughout treatment course to evaluate and educate patients of their financial responsibility 
• Assists patients with contacting insurance companies and internal insurance department when questions arise concerning services covered and payment of services 
• Retrieves and distributes insurance correspondence to physicians, APP's, nurses, and coworkers
   

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Oncology Financial Liaison:

• Minimum education: 
  • High School diploma or equivalent. 
  • Associate's degree (Preferred) 
• Minimum Work Experience: 
  • 1 year billing or insurance experience required 
  • 3 years in collection/finance preferred 
• Required Skills:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
     

More about UP Health System - Marquette

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital in Marquette, MI and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

At UP Health System – Marquette, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

EEOC Statement:

UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.