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14942BRDepartment Name:HSP Financial Clearance Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description:The Financial Clearance Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that Meriter’s Financial Clearance process is fully complete so that our organization secures optimal reimbursement for services. Employees in this role verify that patient and insurance information is obtained and documented in Epic through activities that may include coverage verification, eligibility verification, benefit collection, and authorization procurement. Financial Clearance Coordinators share some responsibilities with Referral & Authorization Specialists; however, their primary responsibility is to produce a patient estimate for hospital services. They also are responsible for notifying patients of their estimated out-of-pocket costs, requesting, and accepting pre-payment as well as referring them to Patient Financial Coordinators as appropriate. This role works closely with Patient Registrars, Referral & Authorization Specialists and Patient Financial Coordinators to ensure that all payment sources are secured, and patients counselled prior to receiving services.

** This position will be primarily remote, but will need to train onsite in Madison, WI for up to 4 weeks.** Candidates from California, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC are not eligible to apply.

Why UnityPoint Health?

+ Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare (https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/unitypoint-health-named-top-place-to-work-in-healthcare-for-second-consecutive-year) by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

+ Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/join-our-team/our-culture) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

+ Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

+ Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

+ Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Required Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ 1-year experience in a healthcare setting performing scheduling, registration, insurance verification, prior authorizations and/or billing functions.

+ Knowledge of Healthcare insurance industry and regulations

+ Knowledge of insurance verification using various websites or obtaining information via phone

+ Great written and verbal communication

+ Standard keyboarding skills

+ Knowledge of Healthcare Operations

+ Team Oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Prior EPIC experience, knowledge of insurance terminology, Benefits and processes

+ Previous experience working with/in EPIC system

+ Working knowledge of EPIC – preferred ADT, Resolute, Cadence Referrals, Radiant

+ Working knowledge of Medical Terminology

+ Working knowledge of insurance terminology, including CPT and ICD 10 codes

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, and Excel)

EEO/M/F/D/VAuto req ID:14942BRWeekends:NoZip Code:53715Compensation:$18.32+Job Title:Financial Clearance Coordinator; 1.0 FTESite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:Mon - Fri 8a-4:30p.Hours Per Week:40Status:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:1.0