Centinela Hospital Medical Center · 17 hours ago
Insurance Verifier / Financial Counselor
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is an award-winning healthcare facility dedicated to quality and community involvement. The Insurance Verifier/Financial Counselor is responsible for determining patient liability, verifying insurance eligibility, and assisting patients with financial arrangements prior to scheduled procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Determining patient liability based on benefits and advising patient of their liability prior to scheduled elective procedures
Notifying patient(s) of financial responsibility; collection arrangements are made prior to services rendered for all elective care
Verifying insurance eligibility, and benefits for emergent and urgent admissions, procedures or other services ensuring communication of patient responsibility to the patient or responsible party
Verifying and securing accurate patient demographic and insurance information, updating patient account information as needed
Assisting patients in making arrangements as needed for patient responsibility by time of discharge for emergent or urgent services
Screening and referring patients for possible linkage to state, county or other government assistance programs as well as Charity or Discounts as per the facility Charity and Discount policies
Working closely with Case Management in securing Medicaid/Medical treatment authorizations as needed
Maintaining effective communication skills, including verbal, written and telephone
Proficient in mathematical skills
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of standard insurance companies and verification requirements
Well versed in authorization processes for all payers
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Customer Services experience required
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
Company
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed acute-care hospital providing healthcare services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-24
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