PAS Financial Specialist

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner MD Anderson in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a PAS Financial Specialist to coordinate all financial aspects of cancer care. You will verify insurance, determine authorizations, register patients, and provide financial counseling to patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

The role requires 3 years of insurance/payor experience and an Associate's Degree (or equivalent). Schedule is Monday–Friday, with on-site work at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working with insurances and payors
• Associate's Degree (or relevant experience)
• Experience in oncology or cancer care setting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-registration and registration processes with insurance and financial data
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorizations and notifications throughout treatment
• Provides financial counseling and explains insurance and billing options to patients
• Offers financial advocacy and support to patients and families as needed

Skills

Insurance verification

Authorization processing

Financial counseling

Registration

Claims research

Patient communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Relevant experience

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Registration-Clinic

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Great options and opportunities. We're certified as a Great Place To Work® and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

At Banner MD Anderson, patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it's truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.

The PAS Financial Specialist is responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all financial aspects of care continuum, including insurance and authorization verification, registration, financial counseling and claims research for Oncology. This position partners with the clinical care team to determine financial impact for the patient and serves as the primary contact for any financial questions related to a patient's care across the entire continuum of their treatment, ensuring a seamless experience for the patient and their family. This role requires 3 years of experience working with insurances and payors as well as an Associate's Degree (or relevant experience).

Schedule: Monday - Friday 830 am to 5pm

Location: Banner MDA at Banner University Med Center 925 E McDowell Rd

**All Acute Patient Access Services New Hires are required to attend New Hire Orientation & PAS New Hire and Systems Training.**

Acute Patient Access Training is generally the first 2-3 weeks but can vary and runs Monday - Friday standard business hours.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing personalized coordination, clarification and communication of all financial aspects of care continuum, including insurance and authorization verification, registration, financial counseling and claims research for Oncology. This position partners with the clinical care team to determine financial impact for the patient and serves as the primary contact for any financial questions related to a patient's care across the entire continuum of their treatment, ensuring a seamless experience for the patient and their family.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs pre-registration/registration processes. Partners with the clinical care team to determine initial authorizations needed based on the predicted care treatment plan. Obtains patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the treatment, including, but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, and travel and housing, if necessary. Assesses need for alternative coverage sources.
2. Verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorizations and notifications throughout the patient's treatment. Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan. Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement. Monitors and updates information regarding insurance data, authorizations, preferred providers and changes in patient's treatment plan. Partners with the clinical care team and insurance provider to ensure continued coverage of patient's care and maximum reimbursement and minimized financial impact to the patient.
3. Provides financial counseling to patients and their families and serves as the primary resource throughout the patient's treatment. Discusses benefits and other financial issues with patients and/or family members during initial referral and during continuation of care. Advises patients on insurance and billing issues and options. Explains company financial policies and provides information as to available resources and avenues for alternative payment arrangements. Assists patients, families and team members in addressing insurance coverage gaps via alternative funding options.
4. Provides financial advocacy, assistance and support to patients and families, as needed. Assists patients who are un-insured to acce