Financial Clearance Coordinator

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Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibility is to review patient insurance benefits and insurance requirements on all scheduled and/or inpatient procedures. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Desirable characteristics include five years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment. Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

The primary responsibility is to review patient insurance benefits and insurance requirements on all scheduled and/or inpatient procedures. This position will contact the appropriate insurance company via telephone and/or insurance website for the purpose of a) identifying patient eligibility, b) obtaining eligibility dates, c) obtaining information regarding deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance amounts due, d) obtaining information regarding authorization requirements and e) documenting all information in the patient's account. Accounts will be set-up as a quick registration/admission or pre-register based on the ability to contact the patient. This position is responsible for making certain that South Baldwin Regional Medical Center receives all monies due from insurance company and patient. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Desirable characteristics include five years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment. Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress