Financial Coordinator

The Impact You Can Make Team Impact The Patient Access Financial Coordinator has skill set encompassing strong working knowledge of third-party payer regulations; interpretation of payer contracts and applying contractual agreement to ensure payment. Ability to be the liaison for challenging encounters requiring more than average time to resolve, to permit staff to manage workload. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities · Completes accurate and timely third-party payer authorization requests · Ensure continued correspondence with payers until an authorization number is received. Document all information obtained into the EMR and scan all corresponding documents. · Responsible to interpret and verify information received from Insurance Payer · Ensure communication with referring/rendering provider: obtain and validate authorizations. · High School Diploma · Associates Degree or four (4) years of insurance experience in a healthcare environment preferred · Medical Terminology required · Anatomy and Physiology preferred but not requiredLicenses/Certifications/Registrations Skills/Abilities · Ability to type 60 WPM or more · Knowledge of CPT and ICD coding · Knowledge of Medicare and third-party payer regulation desired · Ability to multitask, problem solve and work independently · Strong organizational skills, effective interpersonal skills Licenses, Certifications · CPC, CCS, CCA preferred but not required Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is$21.26 to $31.89per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. Job: Professional – Finance Title: Financial Coordinator Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 240TO