Financial Clearance Rep

Upper Allegheny Health System; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Allegheny Health System seeks a Financial Clearance Rep at Olean General Hospital to handle pre-registration, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and estimate patient financial responsibilities. You will coordinate with financial counselors for uninsured or underinsured patients and collect essential demographic and billing data.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1+ year medical setting experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in a medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance and registration preferred.
• Proficient in typing and able to read and comprehend materials.
• Able to use a network PC and understanding of Windows applications.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration, insurance verification, authorization, and pre-certification tasks.
• Advise patients of financial responsibilities and collect due amounts.
• Coordinate referrals to Financial Counselors for uninsured or underinsured patients.
• Interview patients/guarantors to gather demographic and financial information for treatment authorizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Windows proficiency

Health insurance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

PC networking basics

Job description

Financial Clearance Rep

Location: Olean General Hospital
Location of Job : US:NY:Olean
Work Type : Full-Time
Shift 1

Job Description

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or manager of Revenue Cycle, performs activities related to, pre-registration, insurance verification, authorization, pre-certification, financial clearance process, advising patients of their financial responsibility and identifying monies due for services according to appropriate policies. Coordinates referrals to the Hospital Financial Counselors for uninsured or underinsured patients. Additional responsibilities include interviewing patients/guarantors to obtain demographic, confidential clinical and financial information necessary to appropriately obtain treatment authorizations and verify insurance eligibility and corresponding benefit levels. Critical to this position is the ability to gather and record all appropriate information that lays the groundwork for the remaining or future fiscal efforts of Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Education And Credentials

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One (1) or more years of experience in a medical setting. Knowledge of health insurance and registration preferred. Ability to use a network PC; understand Windows applications and functionality; medical terminology; proficient in typing; ability to read and comprehend material in order to perform job duties; interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse group of internal and external callers; knowledge in health insurance and registration preferred.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Department : OGH Financial Clearance Center
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required :No
With Rotation: No
Scheduled Work Hours:9-5
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH
Requisition ID#: 24677
Grade: OLH3
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range : $16.54 - $22.74

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Olean General Hospital’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services.

We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean General Hospital envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person.

We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community.

Olean General Hospital is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!