Cancer Center Insurance, Financial Coordinator

UVA Department of Public Health Sciences

. Perform pre-verification of insurance plans .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCulpeper • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insurance verification, financial counseling, and patient billing processes, with a strong understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards in a medical office environment.

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Insurance VerificationFinancial CounselingCPT and ICD-10 CodingMedical Office SoftwareFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

CollectionsRegistrationBillingFinancial AnalysisMathematical ComputationQuality AssuranceBudgetingRegulatory CompliancePatient AccountsMedical Terminology

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMedical Office Software

Industry Keywords

Oncology BillingPatient DemographicsInsurance Collection RequirementsPayer GuidelinesFinancial Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform pre-verification of insurance plans
Obtain prior authorization for cancer center procedures and services
Complete cancer center registration and scheduling
Provide financial counseling for eligible patients
Communicate with patients and insurance companies regarding insurance plans and medical benefit requirements
Manage patient and insurance collection requirements for billing
Update patient demographic information, copays, and appointments in medical office software
Conduct financial analyses and advanced mathematical computations
Develop ad hoc financial reports
Assist with financial surveys, month-end closing, and annual budgeting
Support quality improvement efforts and apply financial accounting standards
Evaluate and comply with internal controls for financial systems
Assist with annual external financial audit coordination
Collaborate with study coordinators, regulatory team members, leaders, and finance to reconcile financial-system discrepancies
Prepare financial reports and provide financial quality assurance and reporting analysis across departments
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in collections, registration, insurance verification, financial counseling, and patient accounts/billing or related
Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous oncology billing experience in an outpatient medical office environment preferred
Required CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge and experience
Knowledge of regulatory/governing and multiple payer guidelines and requirements
Knowledge of medical office software for updating patient demographics, copays, and scheduling appointments
Understanding of patient and/or insurance collection requirements for billing
Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge or ability to learn cash control procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with changing priorities, prioritize workflow, problem solve, maintain confidentiality, and function independently and as a team member
Ability to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority
Critical thinking skills
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs.; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 lbs.
Medical terminology knowledge preferred
May require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention
On-call responsibilities as directed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Flexible hours: 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, or 8:30am-5:00pm
Potential incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions