Specialist Financial Access

Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Secures and obtains accurate patient data for complete financial clearance. - -Communicates with patients to determine accurate funding source information. Determines benefit level, coordination of benefits, coinsurance amounts for hospital and clinic services using knowledge of insurance verification. - Performs pre-authorization and financial counseling. Communicates with patients about service charges and assists with payment estimates. - Collects co-pays, coinsurance and other monies that may be owed by the patient. - Ensures proper financial clearance for timely and correct reimbursement for services rendered at UH. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - - - - - - - - - - - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. - Six (6) months of financial counseling related experience in a hospital/physician office setting is preferred. - Experience and knowledge of obtaining insurance benefits, pre-authorization and collection of monies is preferred. - Knowledge of hospital contracts, in-network vs. out-of-network benefits and negotiation is preferred. - Basic medical terminology and ICD 10 coding experience is preferred.

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