Financial Coordinator

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Antonio is seeking a Financial Counselor to secure accurate patient data and assist with financial clearance processes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in financial counseling, ensuring patients understand their funding sources and payment arrangements. This role is crucial in facilitating timely reimbursements for services rendered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of financial counseling experience required.
• Knowledge in obtaining insurance benefits and pre-certification.

Responsibilities

• Secures accurate patient data for financial clearance.
• Interviews patients to determine funding sources.
• Communicates with patients about service charges.

Skills

Communication

Financial Counseling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Secures and obtains accurate patient data for complete financial clearance of admission of various admission types and locations. Interviews patients to determine accurate funding source information. Determines benefit level, coordination of benefits, coinsurance amounts for hospital and clinic services using knowledge of insurance verification. Supports the functions of pre-certification, referral coordination, and financial counseling. Communicates with unfunded patients about service charges and assists patient with payment arrangements. Collects copays, coinsurance and other monies that may be owed by patient. Reviews accounts to ensure proper financial clearance for timely and correct reimbursement for services rendered at UH

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. One (2) year of financial counseling related experience in a hospital/physician office setting required and three (3) years’ experience preferred. Experience and knowledge in obtaining insurance benefits, pre-certification and collection of monies is required. Knowledge in hospital contracts, in-network vs. out-of-network benefits and negotiations is preferred. Basic medical terminology and ICD 9 coding experience is preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively through verbal and written forms of communication