Transplant Financial Specialist

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Transplant Financial Specialist assists pre- and post-transplant patients with financial planning for transplant surgery and future medical needs. The role assesses patients’ primary and secondary insurance coverage, if applicable, and financial situations related to transplantation and immunosuppressant drug coverage, while ensuring program billing compliance. The specialist participates in the patient selection committee by providing current, accurate information about patients’ financial clearance for transplantation. The role also ensures transplant authorization is documented in the patient record, communicates patients’ financial situations to coordinators and case managers, and helps patients make insurance changes when needed.

Requirements

• 2 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pre- and post-transplant patients with financial planning for transplant surgery and future medical needs.
• Assess patients’ primary and secondary insurance coverage, if applicable, and financial situations related to transplantation and immunosuppressant drug coverage.
• Ensure program billing compliance.
• Attend and actively participate in the patient selection committee, providing up-to-date and accurate input on patient financial clearance for transplantation.
• Ensure authorization for transplant is documented in the patient record.
• Communicate with coordinators and case managers so team members understand the patient’s financial situation.
• Work with patients to make insurance changes when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed