Job Information
Corewell Health Financial Clearance Representative in Southfield, Michigan
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director, of Financial Clearance, the Financial Clearance Rep is responsible for ensuring accounts are financially cleared prior to the date of service. Financial Clearance Reps are responsible for interviewing patients when they are scheduled to come into the hospital either for an elective outpatient, scheduled surgery or outpatient procedure.
Essential Functions
Perform all Financial Clearance duties to ensure the account is financially cleared prior to service. The Financial Clearance Rep is responsible for gathering demographic information (i.e. name, address, phone number, social security number, type of insurance coverage, etc.) about the patient. This key position begins the overall patient's experience and starts the billing process for any services provided by the hospital. This position is responsible for obtaining and verifying accurate insurance information, benefit validation, authorization and pre-service collections.
Financially clears patients for each visit type, admit type and area of service via EPIC (Electronic Medical Record- EMR). Collects and documents all required demographic and financial information. Appropriately activates registration and discharges in a timely fashion.
Accurately and efficiently performs registration and financial functions to include: thorough interviewing techniques, pre-registers patients in appropriate status, follows pre-registration guidelines while ensuring the accurate and timely documentation of demographic and financial data. Analyze patient insurance(s), identifies the correct insurance plan, selects appropriately from EPIC insurance and plan selections and documents correct insurance order. Applies recurring visit processing according to protocol. May facilitate use of electronic registration tools where available (credit card processing, etc.).
Verifies patient information with third party payers. Collects insurance referrals and documents within EPIC. Communicates with patients and physician/offices regarding authorization/referral requirements. Obtains financial responsibility forms or completed electronic forms with patients as necessary.
Screens outpatient visits for medical necessity. Provides cost estimates. Collects and documents Medicare Questionnaire and obtains information from the patient if third party payers need to be billed (i.e. worker's compensation, motor vehicle accidents and any other applicable payer). Maintains operational knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines as outlined in the hospital and department Compliance Plans. Ensures Meaningful Use requirements are met as appropriate.
Financial Advocacy: Screens all patients self-pay & out of network patients using approved technology. Provides information for follow up and referral to the Benefit Advisor as appropriate. Initiates payment plans and obtains payment. Informs and explains all applicable government and private funding programs and other cash payment plans or discounts to the patient and/or family. Incorporates point of service (POS) collection processes into daily functions.
Collects CPT and ICD-10 codes. Performs medical necessity check and prepares ABN as appropriate for Medicare primary outpatients.
Manages/prepares miscellaneous reports, schedules and paperwork. Maintains inventory of supplies.
Maintains and exceeds the department specific individual productivity standards, collection targets, quality audit scores for accuracy productivity, collection and standards for registrations/insurance verification.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma
Preferred Associate's Degree or bachelor's degree in business, management or other related fields.
1 year of relevant experience in a customer service role or health care industry. Preferred
CRT-Revenue Cycle Representative, Certified (CRCR) - HFMA Healthcare Financial Management Association 1 Year required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd
Department Name
Admitting and Registration - Surgical PreReg and Estimates
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.