What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precertification Specialist - Patient Financial Services position at Franklin Hospital?
Job Posting
Precertification Specialist - Patient Financial Services NOTICE OF VACANCYPRECERTIFICATION SPECIALIST
Franklin Hospital is a dynamic and progressive Critical Access hospital, providing quality healthcare to residents of Franklin County and the surrounding region. The hospital offers a great work environment based on the core values of compassion, quality, respect, integrity, and pride, along with a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits plan for eligible employees. A general description of Franklin Hospital benefits is listed at www.franklinhospital.net under the Careers tab.
Description of Position
Franklin Hospital is seeking applicants for a full-time Pre-Certification Specialist, as part of Patient Financial Services. During down time in Precertification daily processes, position will assist with Billing functions as assigned. Pre-certification duties will be done when necessary for surgical procedures, CT, MRI, stress tests, echocardiograms, physical therapy, laboratory, and/or other testing as needed per patients’ insurance coverage. Employee must maintain a good working relationship with outside providers, facilities, insurance companies, and with other departments/employees of the Hospital. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with adjustments to work schedule as needed. Bargaining unit position. Pay range is $18.75 to $19.50 per hour.
Qualifications
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with basic computer skills and willingness and ability to learn the host systems and the individual insurance websites. Also requires prior experience working in a healthcare setting, as well as strong teamwork, organizational, customer service, problem solving, multitasking and communication skills. Medical coding training and/or experience preferred.
Application Process
To receive consideration, applicants must submit a Franklin Hospital application and college transcripts (if applicable), along with any other qualifying credentials to the address below. Official employment application can be accessed at www.franklinhospital.net. All applicants being considered for hire will be required to submit to a pre-employment background investigation, including a criminal record check, along with a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
For questions or additional information about position, please contact Gail Williams, Director of PFS, at 618-435-9610.
Franklin Hospital
Director of Human Resources
RE: PCPFS--#071026
201 Bailey Lane
Benton, IL 62812
618-435-9690
rhonda.boehne@franklinhospital.net
7/10/26
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Ref Code: PCPFS--#071026 Contact Information
Rhonda Boehne - Director
Human Resources
201 Bailey Lane
Benton, IL 62812
Email: rhonda.boehne@franklinhospital.net
Phone: (618) 435-9690
Salary : $19 - $20