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Robert Half
Medical Finance Specialist
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What they do
A Financial Operations Specialist specializes in foreseeing or carrying out financial transactions or other routine operations that are influenced by compliance needs. Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, customer service and contracts. Helps businesses and their customers resolve financial billing and reconciliation issues.
$75,138 / year median in California
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Description A Medical Center in Long Beach is in the immediate need of Medical Finance Specialist. The Medical Finance Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial screening, eligibility and insurance verification for incoming patients. The Medical Finance Specialist ideally will have strong experience in eligibility, microsoft excel and medi-cal insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct financial screenings for incoming clients to determine eligibility and financial liability.
- Verify Medi-Cal coverage and other insurance eligibility to ensure proper documentation and accurate billing.
- Maintain and update client financial records in electronic health record systems.
- Organize and track annual re-evaluations of client financial information.
- Follow up with clinical staff to ensure completion of required documentation for financial folders.
- Collect and manage client documents, such as Medi-Cal cards, social security cards, and identification cards.
- Create and oversee electronic insurance folders, including adjustments, claims, and explanation of benefits (EOBs).
- Audit financial folders upon client discharge to ensure compliance and accuracy. Requirements
- Minimum of one year of experience in financial screening or related roles, such as Medi-Cal eligibility verification.
- Familiarity with insurance eligibility processes and Medicaid programs.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Previous experience with Department of Mental Health financial screening processes is preferred.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and building positive relationships.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance