RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No 20887 cancel two (2) part-time vacant Patient Financial Services Specialist - Project (V9V1) (represented) positions number #13285 and #13286 and add one (1) full-time Patient Financial Services Specialist - Project (V9V1) position at salary level 3RX 1176 ($3,414.53 - $4,360.49) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in a cost savings of approximately $11,650 annually.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the difficulty in finding interested candidates for part-time project positions, the Financial Counseling unit would like to convert their two part-time vacancies into a full-time position. Duties of the position will include: interviewing patients to identify sources of payment on all inpatient and outpatient accounts; assisting patients in the completion of applications for various health coverage programs; and Educating patients regarding available options to reimburse the County for health care services.
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