Transplant Financial Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking a Transplant Financial Coordinator to manage complex financial aspects of organ transplantation, guiding patients through costs and achieving financial clearance. You will liaise between patients, insurers, and the transplant team.

You will verify insurance, obtain pre-authorizations, counsel patients financially, and assist with aid applications, collaborating with payers to streamline processes and reduce financial barriers

Qualifications

• 5+ years in outpatient group medical practice or inpatient acute care with admin responsibilities.
• Knowledge of ESRD financial and regulatory guidelines (federal/state).
• Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; effective communication.
• Proficiency in software applications used in medical billing.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance and secure pre-authorizations.
• Counsel patients financially and assist with aid applications.
• Serve as liaison between patients, insurers, and transplant team.
• Collaborate with transplant team and payers to streamline processes and resolve issues.
• Navigate benefit plans and secure approvals for transplant candidates.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical billing

CPT & ICD coding

Financial counseling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IDX Billing

IDX HPA

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Transplant Financial Coordinator, you will manage complex financial aspects of organ transplantation, guiding patients through costs and ensuring financial clearance. You serve as a crucial liaison between patients, insurers, and the transplant team.

Everyday you will verify insurance, secure pre-authorizations, counsel patients financially, and assist with aid applications. Collaborating with the transplant team and payers, you'll streamline processes and resolve issues, fundamentally reducing financial barriers for transplant candidates.

To be successfulyou will need a clear understanding of medical billing and coding. Exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, persuasive communication, and unwavering patient advocacy are crucial for navigating benefit plans, securing approvals, and supporting patients through this life-changing medical journey.

Job Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in outpatient group medical practice and/or inpatient acute care setting, with progressively increasing scope of administrative experience and responsibilities, including patient intake, medical terminology, CPT & ICD coding, third party payer referrals and authorizations, third party payer billing and reimbursement, and managed care experience
• Knowledge of federal and state End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) financial and regulatory guidelines
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate effectively
• Proficiency in software applications

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Medicare cost reporting, especially organ acquisition Medicare cost reporting; transplant administrative experience; IDX Billing Accounts Receivable (BAR), IDX Hospital Patient Accounts Billing System (HPA); Accredited Record Technician (ART) and/or Registered Record Administrator (RRA)

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.