Financial Clearance Analyst

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Financial Clearance Analyst is responsible for the financial clearance of complex patient authorizations, including insurance verification, price estimation, and validation of medical necessity for services. In addition, is accountable for coordinating the activities of the patient account from the point of scheduling through account clearance. Formulates solutions to respond and resolve non-clinical customer requests, issues and problems, while meeting the changing demands and priorities in a hospital environment. Works closely with the patients, families, outside departments and third party payers to ensure compliance to all authorization and medical necessity guidelines in order to protect the patient and the Hospital from unnecessary financial loss. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Collects, validates and accurately documents patient insurance and benefits information and is fully knowledgeable about all aspects of insurance verification requirements. 1.1 Utilizes the On-line Eligibility system and/or other means (i.e. telephone, fax or various third party payer website) to obtain insurance benefits and makes sure insurance verification information is accurate