Heart Transplant Financial Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA seeks a Heart Transplant Financial Coordinator to manage insurance authorizations, invoices for donor organs, and billing accuracy within a multidisciplinary transplant team.

The role supports financial clearance and patient access across pre- and post-transplant phases, working closely with nurses, social workers, doctors, and registration staff to reduce barriers to care.

Qualifications

• Obtains insurance authorizations for transplant procedures.
• Creates and maintains billing-related documentation for transplant services.
• Coordinates with patients and families to identify financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintains updated authorizations for all transplant patients to ensure payment.
• Submits clinical data to insurance companies.
• Participates in weekly team meetings regarding waitlist status.
• Ensures patient registration adheres to CMS rules for transplant services.
• Reviews hospital charges to verify proper payment sources.
• Collaborates with transplant social workers to explain coverage.
• Processes invoices for donor organs and related services.

Skills

Insurance authorizations

Financial counseling

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or GED required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical billing software

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA seeks a Heart Transplant Financial Coordinator to manage insurance authorizations, invoices for donor organs, and billing accuracy within a multidisciplinary transplant team.

The role supports financial clearance and patient access across pre- and post-transplant phases, working closely with nurses, social workers, doctors, and registration staff to reduce barriers to care.