Financial Counselor - RCO Financial Clearance, Galveston (Hybrid Remote | Tues – Sat)
UTMB Health•Galveston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
To provide the skills necessary to interview patients for demographic, financial, and third-party payor information to determine their ability to pay for services. The position works in a standard office environment and uses standard office equipment. The schedule is hybrid remote in Galveston, Tuesday through Saturday, during work hours of 10 AM–7 PM. Actual salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- One year of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of patient coverages and funding types.
Responsibilities
- Gather patient demographic data required in the Hospital Information System during patient interviews.
- Screen patients for financial responsibility using the uniform financial screening document.
- Verify patient information by obtaining proof of residency, income, and third-party carriers.
- Determine potential reimbursement sources available to patients and direct them to those sources.
- Determine the proper pay classification of patients.
- Calculate patient charges for office visits and collect payment.
- Counsel patients about unpaid bills.
- Research invalid charge slips and create appropriate accounts for billing.
- Create patient folders for appropriate paperwork.
- Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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