Cancer Center Insurance/Financial Coordinator

UVA Community Health; Culpeper (VA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UVA Community Health is seeking a Cancer Ctr Ins/Financial Coord. This full-time role requires advanced knowledge in pre-verification of insurance, prior authorizations, registration, scheduling, and financial counseling for patients.

You’ll collaborate with teams and manage sensitive information in a fast-paced oncology setting. Applicants should have a 4-year degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in collections, registration, insurance verification, financial counseling, and patient accounts/billing or related.
• Previous oncology billing experience in outpatient medical office environment including CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory/governing and multiple payer guidelines and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Verify insurance plans and obtain prior authorizations for cancer center procedures and services.
• Manage cancer center registration and scheduling processes.
• Provide financial counseling to eligible patients and explain payment options.
• Communicate with patients and insurers regarding coverage and requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing priorities within a team.

Connaissances

Financial counseling

Insurance verification

Patient accounts/billing

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

ABOUT US

Full-time ( Monday- Friday)

Hours are flexible (7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am- 4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm) We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Job Description

Cancer Ctr Ins/Financial Coord

Job Code: AM4041

ABOUT US

Full-time ( Monday- Friday)

Hours are flexible (7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am- 4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm) We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of pre verification of insurance plans, prior authorization for cancer center procedures and services, cancer center registration and scheduling process, and financial counseling for eligible patients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possesses experience and competency in customer relations. Ability to organize and prioritize work in a stressful environment. Must be able to function as a member of the team as well as the ability to prioritize workflow independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in collections, registration, insurance verification, financial counseling, and patient accounts/billing or related required. Previous oncology billing experience in an outpatient medical office environment including CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure

N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required

Knowledge of regulatory/governing and multiple payer guidelines and requirements. Knowledge of medical office software for the following: updating patient demographic information, copays, and scheduling patient appointments. Required CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge and experience along with a clear understanding of patient and/or insurance collection requirements for billing purposes. Ability to communicate with patients and insurance companies regarding insurance plans and coordination of medical benefit requirements. Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge of/ or ability to learn cash control procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills that is sensitive to diversities among age groups, cultures, and educational levels. Must be able to work with changing priorities. Requires excellent organizational skills, and ability to problem solve. Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of basic medical terminology can be obtained through formal classes or work experience. Critical thinking skills required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred

Medical Terminology.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Conducts financial analyses.
  • Performs computations using advanced mathematical formulas or equations.
  • Develops and produces ad hoc financial reports for users throughout the organization.
  • Assists with the completion of financial surveys, month-end closing duties, and in the annual budgeting process.
• Quality Improvement: Assists in efforts to improve the quality of financial services.
  • Applies financial accounting standards to specific transactions/situations/scenarios.
  • Evaluates/Assesses/Complies with Internal Controls for financial systems.
  • Assists with the coordination of the annual external financial audit.
• Collaboration: Works with staff across departments for internal and external financial reporting, accounting, and transactional research.
  • Works with study coordinators, regulatory team members, leaders, and finance to reconcile any discrepancies in data entered into the financial systems.
  • Prepares financial reports, as directed by leaders and executives.
  • Provides financial quality assurance and reporting analysis for metrics across departments.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
• On call responsibilities as directed:
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
• Yes
• No
• The base compensation range for this role is $17.18- 28.92 hourly

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.