Financial Coordinator - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Navy Yard - Full-Time Days
About the role
The Financial Coordinator works with patients and their families compassionately and tactfully, prior to, during and following OMFS Services to allow for the continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- To obtain financial clearance information and prior authorizations for all phases of OMFS services.
- Educate patients in OMFS clinic regarding insurance coverages and work with patients and families on obtaining appropriate primary coverage, secondary coverage, and pharmacy benefits in order to comply with Jefferson policy and ensure patient is fully covered for services being rendered.
- Provide additional advice and financial counseling to uninsured and underinsured patients on corrective measures to obtain coverage.
- Aid the lead financial coordinator in financial processes for urgent/emergency listings and evaluations.
- Communicate financial findings to OMFS colleagues team members including, Patient Service Representatives, Practice Manager, physicians, surgeons, and billing team.
Requirements
High School Diploma, required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to navigate NaviNet, Epic, and other insurance-based platforms, basic understanding of medical terminology, Epic experience including extensive in-class training and shadowing, insurance experience including an understanding of state and federal programs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years health service experience in finance, billing, customer service, reimbursement, or other related area.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Strong communications and writing skills.
- Proficiency with computer systems such as outlook and Microsoft word.
Skills
None specifically listed in the job description.
Benefits
Not specified in the job posting.
Pay
Not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular Employee
Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location
3 Crescent Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Benefits
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