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Financial Specialist\n
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Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.\n
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As a Financial Specialist at Cayuga Medical Center, you are responsible for reviewing scheduled appointments, planned surgeries, and planned admissions to ensure all aspects of the authorization process are met. This role involves verifying insurance accuracy for billing, initiating authorizations, conducting follow-ups, and documenting pertinent information in the appropriate systems to ensure patients are financially cleared for their scheduled medical procedures and treatments. The position requires strong communication and coordination with clinics, physicians, insurance companies, department administrators, and other staff to enhance the patient experience.\n

Roles and Responsibilities:\n\nInitiate prior authorizations, verify insurance coverage, and perform follow-ups with insurance companies to obtain approval.\nAccurately document patient and financial information in registration systems while adhering to financial policies and processes.\nAssist uninsured patients in identifying alternative payment sources, collecting payments, and establishing payment plans.\nProvide cost estimates to patients, ensuring financial responsibility is communicated before scheduled appointments.\nMaintain compliance with federal, state, and hospital regulations while meeting quality, productivity, and customer service goals.\n\n

Required Skills and Experience:\n\nAssociate's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) with four (4) years of relevant experience in a hospital setting.\nTwo (2) years of healthcare experience working for a health plan, physician practice, surgery center, or hospital in a business capacity.\nProficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and multiple payer portals.\nMinimum of one (1) year experience obtaining authorizations with a healthcare provider or insurance company.\nStrong understanding of medical terminology, including CPT and diagnosis codes.\nKnowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes.\n\n

Preferred Skills and Experience:\n\nExperience in revenue cycle management and financial clearance in a healthcare setting preferred.\nAdditional training in medical billing and coding preferred.\n\n

Physical Requirements:\n\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for data entry and computer use.\nAbility to perform repetitive tasks with dexterity.\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.\nAbility to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\n\n

Location, Travel, and Shift Requirements:\n\nRemote\nShift: Days\n0% Travel can be expected in this role\n\n

Pay Range Disclosure:\n\nStandard Rate: $18.50-$23.00 per hour plus benefits.\n\n
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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. \n
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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.\n
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.\n

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I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.