Financial Access Specialist

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. - - -Communicates with 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. - -Performs pre-authorization and financial counseling. Communicates with patients about service charges and assists with payment estimates. - -Collects copays, coinsurance and other monies that may be owed by the patient. - -Ensures proper financial clearance for timely and correct reimbursement for services rendered at UH.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. - -Six (6) months of financial counseling related experience in a hospital/physician office setting preferred. - -Experience and knowledge in obtaining insurance benefits, pre-authorization and collection of monies is preferred. - -Knowledge in hospital contracts, in-network vs. out-of-network benefits and negotiations is preferred. - -Basic medical terminology and ICD 10 coding experience is preferred.

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