Transplant Financial Coordinator

Job description

Department/Unit: Renal Transplant Service Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79 The Transplant Financial Coordinator serves as the primary financial liaison for patients undergoing transplantation. This role ensures that patients and their families understand the financial aspects of the transplant process, including insurance coverage, authorizations, out-of-pockets costs, and available resources. The coordinator works closely with patients, clinical teams, all insurers to include Medicare and Medicaid, collaborates with social work for additional insurance acquisition, minimize financial barriers, and support compliance with payer requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Obtaining detailed patient insurance benefit information for all aspects of the transplant process, including but not limited to, outpatient, outpatient prescription drugs, organ acquisition, follow-up clinic visits, and travel and housing if necessary. - Discussing benefits and other transplant financial issues with patients and/or family members during initiation evaluation. - Advising patients on insurance and billing issues and options. Serving as a res...