Financial Coordinator

Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Secures and obtains accurate patient data for complete financial clearance of admission of various admission types and locations. - Interviews patients to determine accurate funding source information. Determines benefit level, coordination of benefits, coinsurance amounts for hospital and clinic services using knowledge of insurance verification. - Supports the functions of pre-certification, referral coordination, and financial counseling. Communicates with unfunded patients about service charges and assists patient with payment arrangements. - Collects copays, coinsurance and other monies that may be owed by patient. - Reviews accounts to ensure proper financial clearance for timely and correct reimbursement for services rendered at UH

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. - One (2) year of financial counseling related experience in a hospital/physician office setting required and three (3) years' experience preferred. - Experience and knowledge in obtaining insurance benefits, pre-certification and collection of monies is required. - Knowledge in hospital contracts, in-network vs. out-of-network benefits and negotiations is preferred. - Basic medical terminology and ICD 9 coding experience is preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively through verbal and written forms of communication

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