PAS Financial Specialist – Healthcare Financial Counseling & Authorization
We are seeking experienced PAS Financial Specialists to support a large healthcare organization through a major operational transition. This role focuses on providing financial coordination, insurance verification, authorization support, and financial counseling across the patient care continuum.
This is an onsite role supporting a clinical environment and requires strong experience in hospital-based patient financial services, financial counseling, and payer/authorization workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-registration and registration processes for patients across multiple service lines.
- Verify insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits for all aspects of care.
- Identify and secure required authorizations and notifications based on treatment plans.
- Partner with clinical teams to understand patient care plans and associated financial impact.
- Provide financial counseling to patients and families, including explanation of benefits, coverage, and financial responsibility.
- Identify gaps in coverage and assist patients in securing alternative funding or financial assistance.
- Serve as the primary financial contact throughout the patient’s care journey.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in the EHR to ensure maximum reimbursement and minimize denials.
- Collaborate with payers, providers, and internal teams to resolve financial and authorization-related issues.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare, finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in hospital patient financial services, financial counseling, or patient access with financial focus.
- Strong understanding of insurance plans, payer guidelines, and authorization processes.
- Experience working with complex patient cases and financial navigation.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, finance, or related field.
- Experience in oncology or complex care environments.
- Prior experience as a financial counselor or patient financial navigator.
- Familiarity with Cerner/Oracle, NextGen, Optum360, or similar systems.
