Financial Services Specialist

Loma Linda University; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University is seeking a Financial Services Specialist to coordinate accurate patient registration for all reimbursement types. The role verifies eligibility and benefits for physician and hospital services, enters patient demographics, and confirms billing information.

It initiates authorizations and documents incoming authorizations and other correspondence while performing related duties. The position requires at least two years of experience in authorization, registration or

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in authorization, registration or insurance verification
• Experience in a medical group or hospital setting preferred
• Able to read and write clearly and communicate professionally in English

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate and complete patient registration for all reimbursement types
• Verify eligibility and benefits for physician and hospital-based services
• Enter patient demographics and confirm billing information
• Initiate and procure authorization for ordered services
• Document incoming authorizations and related correspondence
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Health insurance networks

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Job Summary:

The Financial Services Specialist coordinates the accurate and complete registration for patients of all reimbursement types. Is responsible for verifying eligibility and benefits for both physician and hospital based services, entering patient demographics, and confirming billing information. Initiates and procures authorization for all ordered services, and documents incoming authorizations and other correspondence. Performs other duties as needed

Education and Experience:

Minimum two years of experience in authorization, registration or insurance verification; either with a medical group or hospital setting required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of health insurance networks (i.e. HMO, PPO, Medical, Medi-Cal, CCS), exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and efficiency. Demonstrated knowledge in demographics, authorization, or registration. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.: Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications:

Coding certification preferred.