Financial Clearance Navigator – Patient Access

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Financial Counselor to verify patient insurance benefits and coordinate financial clearance for admissions and services. You will interview patients to determine funding sources, explain coverage details, and assist with payment arrangements.

Responsibilities include pre-certification, coordination of benefits, and collecting copays and coinsurance while ensuring timely reimbursement for services rendered.

Qualifications

• Six months of financial counseling experience in a hospital/physician office setting.
• Experience and knowledge in obtaining insurance benefits, pre-certification and collection of monies.
• Knowledge of hospital contracts, in-network vs. out-of-network benefits and negotiations (preferred).
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance benefits and eligibility to secure financial clearance.
• Conduct pre-certification and referral coordination for services.
• Provide financial counseling and communicate service charges to pay patients.

Skills

Insurance verification

Financial counseling

Patient interviews

Billing collections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICD-9 coding

Job description

University Health is seeking a Financial Counselor to verify patient insurance benefits and coordinate financial clearance for admissions and services. You will interview patients to determine funding sources, explain coverage details, and assist with payment arrangements.

Responsibilities include pre-certification, coordination of benefits, and collecting copays and coinsurance while ensuring timely reimbursement for services rendered.