Job Details
****NO THIRD PARTIES****
HOUSTON LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
*Long-term, ongoing contract positions
All candidates need to have authorization (Pre-auth & Prior-auth) experience.
Various groups within Financial Clearance sector: BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Eligibility, Pre-Registration, Government (Medicaid/Medicare), Specialty, Cancer/Chemo
- Workers will be required to attend a one-week onsite training in the Medical Center before being deployed to work from home.
- Must have have high-speed internet access in your home.
- Must also be able to transport assigned equipment safely from campus to your workspace.
Description:
- Impacts patient financial clearance experience across a continuum of care served by one or more designated centers.
- Facilitates access to care and the financial clearance process for patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
Verifies the eligibility/benefits, pre-authorization requirements, available payment options, financial counseling and other identified financial clearance related duties. Collaborates with Patient Access, payors, third party vendors, patients, and any other identified representatives internal or external to the institution to financially clear patients for care. Escalates financial clearance issues to the supervisor or coordinator for resolution.
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Education Preferred: Associate's degree in business, healthcare or related field.
Experience Required: Three years experience in healthcare, insurance, or related field. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
Experience Preferred: Five years business experience in healthcare, insurance, or a multi-specialty physician practice.
Equipment to be issued: Full workstation, dual monitors, VX workstation, mouse, keyboard, velocloud, Jabra headset)