Oncology Financial Counselor & Patient Advocate

Banner Health; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health seeks an experienced PAS Financial Specialist for its Oncology department at a new Scottsdale facility opening in early 2027. You will coordinate all financial aspects of cancer care, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, provide financial counseling, and connect patients with funding options.

Training will occur at Banner University Cancer Center until the Scottsdale location opens. The role requires strong knowledge of insurance and billing processes, independent judgment, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of diversified experience in hospital Patient Registration/Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration/registration; obtain initial authorizations based on care plan.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain continued authorizations and notifications.
• Provide financial counseling and discuss benefits, policies and payment options.
• Assist uninsured patients to access funding resources and complete required documents.
• Act as liaison to enhance account receivables and resolve issues; support providers and payors.

Skills

Insurance verification

Authorization management

Financial counseling

Patient advocacy

Billing knowledge

Education

Associate's degree (social work/healthcare administration/finance)

Job description

Banner Health seeks an experienced PAS Financial Specialist for its Oncology department at a new Scottsdale facility opening in early 2027. You will coordinate all financial aspects of cancer care, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, provide financial counseling, and connect patients with funding options.

Training will occur at Banner University Cancer Center until the Scottsdale location opens. The role requires strong knowledge of insurance and billing processes, independent judgment, and