Financial Clearance Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Financial Clearance Specialist at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States Job Description Financial Clearance Specialist Position Summary: Responsible for obtaining and reviewing clinical procedure orders and ensuring ordered procedures are scheduled appropriately. Works directly with patients, provider clinics, insurance companies, and government agencies gathering relevant information for upcoming testing or procedure visits. Works with patients and patient families in order to gather necessary information and establish communication of financial responsibility. Responsible for all administrative and financial components of financial clearance. Responsibilities: + Collects demographic, insurance, and financial information from incoming patients prior to delivery of services + Identifies and verifies active payer sources for patients + May perform scheduling functionality in collaboration with appropriate service line resource utilization + May assist in point of service admissions processes + Obtains any pre-authorizations / pre-certifies services to secure payer payment obligation + May reviews claims or records to ensure accurate completion or coding in an effort to reduce reimbursement denials + Calculates, communicates, and attempts to collect patient financial liability as assigned by patient's insurance policy + Educates patients on insurance policy limitations, self-pay obligation, payment alternatives, and assists patient in navigating the financial assistance programs offered through the Business Office + Communicate with patients, physicians, payers, families and co-workers in person and on telephone + Performs other related duties as assigned + Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field + Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function + Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned Requirements and Minimum Qualifications: + High school diploma preferred + Minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience in Patient Registrar, Medical Billing Office or Insurance required + Knowledge of ICD10, CPT4, and HCPCS codes; and Medical Terminology required Working Conditions: + Must be able to maintain a sitting position + Typical equipment used in an office and clinical job + Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend + 'Shift: Days' + Remote eligible About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: + 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment + A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it + Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings + Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials + An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching + Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more + Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses + And much more + If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you Apply today Please reach out to Stephanie Vickhammer at or Front Desk with any questions. Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account