Benefits Coordinator-Intermediate (Mays Cancer Center)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in Texas is seeking a Benefits Coordinator Intermediate to support patient access and insurance coordination within our clinical operations. You will verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations and referrals, and assist with financial counseling to ensure smooth scheduling and a positive patient experience.

As a resource to clinic staff, you will address questions about insurance requirements and benefits, helping patients understand their financial responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments.
• Obtains required authorizations and referrals for services and procedures.
• Serves as a resource to clinic staff regarding insurance and benefit requirements.
• Assists patients with questions related to insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.

Job description

Job Description

The Benefits Coordinator Intermediate provides patient access and insurance coordination functions in support of clinical operations. Responsible for verifying insurance coverage, obtaining authorizations and referrals, supporting financial counseling activities, and serving as a resource to clinic staff on insurance and benefits questions. Ensures efficient patient scheduling contributes to a positive patient experience, supports clinic operations, and delivers service consistent with the UT Health mission, vision, and patient promise.

Job Description

The Benefits Coordinator Intermediate provides patient access and insurance coordination functions in support of clinical operations. Responsible for verifying insurance coverage, obtaining authorizations and referrals, supporting financial counseling activities, and serving as a resource to clinic staff on insurance and benefits questions. Ensures efficient patient scheduling contributes to a positive patient experience, supports clinic operations, and delivers service consistent with the UT Health mission, vision, and patient promise.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments.
• Obtains required authorizations and referrals for services and procedures.
• Serves as a resource to clinic staff regarding insurance and benefit requirements.
• Assists patients with questions related to insurance coverage and financial responsibilities.