Lead Transplant Financial Advisor

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Transplant Financial Advisor Lead to oversee financial clearance for complex cellular therapies, including stem cell transplant, CAR-T, and gene therapies. Lead and train staff, manage escalations, and coordinate with payors and clinical teams to navigate insurance requirements.

Strong knowledge of CPT-4/HCPCS, transplant procedures, and CMS regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required; relevant healthcare education preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial advising, claims processing, or patient accounting.
• Associates degree preferred; other related fields acceptable.
• Transplant Financial Advisor Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and escalation management for financial clearance processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, payors, and revenue cycle to navigate complex insurance requirements.
• Monitor daily work queues and support staff to meet productivity goals.
• Coordinate complex financial clearance cases and oversee referrals to vendors.
• Assist with charity screening and determine payment arrangements as needed.
• Lead the team in supervisor's absence and support onboarding and project initiatives.

Skills

CPT-4 and HCPCS coding

Insurance knowledge

Payor websites

Transplant procedures knowledge

CMS regulations

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Associates Degree in Health Care Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Epic

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Transplant Financial Advisor Lead to oversee financial clearance for complex cellular therapies, including stem cell transplant, CAR-T, and gene therapies. Lead and train staff, manage escalations, and coordinate with payors and clinical teams to navigate insurance requirements.

Strong knowledge of CPT-4/HCPCS, transplant procedures, and CMS regulations is essential.