Financial Clearance Coordinator- Full time
About The Position
By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Financial Clearance Coordinator will determine eligibility for third party payor benefits and obtain initial financial authorization when required. Notifies patient, family members, and clinical area of third party coverage authorization decisions pertaining to reimbursement of patient care. Identifies alternative payment options and refers appropriate cases to the Care Manager. The Financial Clearance Coordinator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Financial Clearance Coordinator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Requirements
- Minimum educational requirements high school degree or equivalent, Associate College degree preferred.
- Prior registration/preregistration experience or related experience.
- Knowledge of health care delivery services and the field of rehabilitation medicine preferred.
- Working knowledge of Windows operating environment and Microsoft Office software applications.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of Institute personnel, physicians, insurance representatives, and other internal and external customers.
- Analytical skills necessary to ensure complete and accurate documents and forms.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of health care delivery services and the field of rehabilitation medicine preferred.
- Minimum educational requirements high school degree or equivalent, Associate College degree preferred.
- Prior registration/preregistration experience or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Researches and verifies financial coverage for planned services prior to patient scheduled appointments.
- Determines whether planned services are covered by patients' benefit plans and communicates limitations or denials to patient and families.
- Completes authorization forms including documentation pertaining to pre-certification, plan authorization, and/or obtaining primary care physician referrals.
- Researches and Discusses financial options with patients and families for services not reimbursable by a third party payors.
- Refers cases to outpatient Care Managers or Social Workers when patients are unable to pay for services not covered under a third party payor
- Forwards completed forms and documentation to appropriate internal departments including Patient Financial Services.
- Documents financial clearance information in SRAlab's Information System, updating demographic, insurance, funding and medical information, as needed.
- Communicates information to the outpatient clinical team or SRAlab inpatient Care Managers as needed.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Benefits
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position.
- Actual compensation will vary based on applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
