Patient Financial Service Representative Behavioral Health
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
PBC Psych-Clinic
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Revenue Cycle
You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.
The selected candidate will have knowledge of patient financial services, financial collecting services or insurance industry experience processes. They will have the ability to work collectively with a dedicated group of healthcare professionals to ensure patients have a positive experience.
In this role you will welcome patients, assist them in getting checked in or out, collect co-pays/deductibles, complete confirmation calls, process estimates via software that confirms insurance coverage, schedule patients for their next visit, help reschedule patients when needed and assist with some of these tasks for other clinics all while performing data entry with an eye for detail. This candidate will have excellent customer service skills and make patients and visitors feel welcomed.
A career with our team is a terrific opportunity if you are looking to take that next step in your career.
Location:
28oo
E. Ajo Way
Tucson AZ 85747
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Hours 8:00am-5:00pm
University Medical Center South PBCs Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County.
Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.
This position coordinates a smooth patient flow process by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, providing registration of patient and insurance information, obtaining required signatures following established processes, procedures and standards. This position also verifies insurance coverage, validates referrals and authorizations, collects patient liability and provides financial guidance to patients to maximize medical services reimbursement efforts. This also includes accurately posting patients at the point of service and releasing information in accordance with organizational and compliance policies and guidelines.
COREFUNCTIONS
Performs registration/check-in processes, including but not limited to performing data entry activities, providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms, obtaining necessary signatures and generating population health summary.
Verifies insurance eligibility benefits for services rendered with the payors and documents appropriately. Assists in obtaining or validating pre-certification, referrals, and authorizations
Calculates and collects patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits and expected reimbursement. Explains and provides financial policies and available resources for alternative payment arrangements to patients and their families.
Enters payments/charges for services rendered and performs daily payment/charge reconciliation in a timely and accurate manner. Balances cash drawer at the beginning and end of the day and prepares daily bank deposit with necessary paperwork sent to centralized billing for record purposes.
Schedules office visits and procedures within the medical practice(s) and external practices as necessary. Maximizes reimbursement by scheduling patients in accordance with payor plan provisions. Confirms patient appointments for the following day as necessary and ensures patients are properly prepared for visits.
Demonstrates proactive interpersonal communications skills while dealing with patient…
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