Financial Navigator CPMC Cancer Center

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments, and obtaining preauthorization for all services. Works closely with department staff, physicians and practice staff to facilitate timely start and continuity of services. Works in conjunction with managed care and coding departments to maintain accuracy in clinical and billing information.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of chemotherapy medications and regimens and other costly injectable medications
Familiarity of medical terminology/anatomy
Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, employees, patients and insurance personnel
Basic high school math aptitude
Organizational skills
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner
Computer data entry skills to enter patient and authorization information

Responsibilities

Insurance verification and eligibility
Assessment of patient financial requirements
Counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments
Obtaining preauthorization for all services
Works closely with department staff, physicians and practice staff to facilitate timely start and continuity of services
Works in conjunction with managed care and coding departments to maintain accuracy in clinical and billing information