Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); In loco; USD 31.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee seeks a Financial Clearance Specialist to manage the patient pre-registration process and verify insurance and financial responsibilities. You will interview patients and families to collect information, explain financial options, and ensure accurate documentation in the patient accounting system.

The role involves coordinating referrals, obtaining treatment authorizations when needed, and guiding families through financial assistance programs.

Competenze

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of health care or related experience preferred.
• Ability to articulate information clearly to patients and families.
• Ability to work with medical staff and external payers.

Mansioni

• Complete the financial clearance process by interviewing patients and collecting required information for pre-registration and registration.
• Verify insurance payer plan, billing address, and relevant group/ID numbers in the patient accounting system.
• Inform families about financial assistance programs and perform initial financial screening.
• Coordinate referrals and treatment authorizations and obtain medical necessity checks.
• Maintain accurate pre-processing files and communicate with staff to resolve patient issues.

Conoscenze

Health care experience

Communication

Formazione

High School Graduate or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee seeks a Financial Clearance Specialist to manage the patient pre-registration process and verify insurance and financial responsibilities. You will interview patients and families to collect information, explain financial options, and ensure accurate documentation in the patient accounting system.

The role involves coordinating referrals, obtaining treatment authorizations when needed, and guiding families through financial assistance programs.