What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Access Specialist position at University Health?
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, and 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-network benefits, and negotiation is preferred. Basic medical terminology and ICD-10 coding experience are preferred.
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, and 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-network benefits, and negotiation is preferred. Basic medical terminology and ICD-10 coding experience are preferred.
