Job Details

Financial Clearance Associate

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY (Houston TX area)

3 days Onsite orientation in Houston Med Center

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

· Verifies the eligibility/benefits, pre-authorization requirements, available payment options, financial counseling and other identified financial clearance related duties.

· Collaborates with Patient Access, payors, third party vendors, patients, and any other identified representatives internal or external to the institution to financially clear patients for care.

· Escalates financial clearance issues to the supervisor or coordinator for resolution.

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required

Three years experience in healthcare, insurance, or related field. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

Experience Preferred

Five years business experience in healthcare, insurance, or a multi-specialty physician practice.

Licensure/Certification Preferred

Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) or Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) by the National Association of Healthcare Access Management.

NO THIRD PARTIES