Senior Health Insurance & Authorization Coordinator

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Financial Coordinator to manage patient financial clearance for inpatient and outpatient services. You will verify benefits, determine patient liability, and communicate billing policies to patients in a professional, patient-centered manner.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical teams, resolving coverage questions, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR system while complying with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.
• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge and comprehension of ICD-10 and CPT coding, medical terminology, and insurance standards and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate financial clearance and patient financial account management related to inpatient and outpatient services.
• Explains insurance benefits, patient liability, and costs of services to patients.
• Advises and guides patients on switching insurance carriers for better coverage.
• Maintains updated knowledge of hospital contracts with payers and performs regulatory/compliance activities related to financial clearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Medical billing

ICD-10/CPT coding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Financial Coordinator to manage patient financial clearance for inpatient and outpatient services. You will verify benefits, determine patient liability, and communicate billing policies to patients in a professional, patient-centered manner.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical teams, resolving coverage questions, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR system while complying with regulatory standards.