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Financial Clearance Rep

Location of Job** **: US:NY:Olean

Work Type** **: Full-Time

Shift 1

Job Description

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor or manager of Revenue Cycle, performs activities related to, pre-registration, insurance verification, authorization, pre-certification, financial clearance process, advising patients of their financial responsibility and identifying monies due for services according to appropriate policies. Coordinates referrals to the Hospital Financial Counselors for uninsured or underinsured patients. Additional responsibilities include interviewing patients/guarantors to obtain demographic, confidential clinical and financial information necessary to appropriately obtain treatment authorizations and verify insurance eligibility and corresponding benefit levels. Critical to this position is the ability to gather and record all appropriate information that lays the groundwork for the remaining or future fiscal efforts of Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Education And Credentials

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One (1) or more years of experience in a medical setting. Knowledge of health insurance and registration preferred. Ability to use a network PC; understand Windows applications and functionality; medical terminology; proficient in typing; ability to read and comprehend material in order to perform job duties; interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse group of internal and external callers; knowledge in health insurance and registration preferred.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Department: OGH Financial Clearance Center

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

With Rotation:

**Scheduled Work Hours:** 0900 - 1700

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH

Requisition ID#: 11669

Recruiter: Erica R. Babcock

Grade: OLH3

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

_Olean General Hospital’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean_ _General Hospital envisions_ _DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community._ _Olean General Hospital is_ _committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_

**Position** Financial Clearance Rep

**Location** US:NY:Olean | Corporate Administration | Full-Time

**Req ID** null

Equal Opportunity Employer

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