Financial Counselor - Healthcare

Inception Family Career•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Financial Counselor works with patients to help them better understand the financial aspects of their fertility services, including insurance coverage, copayments, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. The Financial Counselor provides detailed information about the costs associated with fertility procedures, tests and treatments and assists patients in understanding insurance coverage limitations and their own financial responsibilities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
1-2 years’ work experience in similar or related position or other office environment.
1-2 years’ experience in a health care related field preferred.
1-2 years’ experience in financial counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides financial counseling for all prospective and current patients by explaining fees and available financial plans, assisting with applications, setting up payment plans, processing payments and serving as a liaison between patients and insurance carriers.
Proactively identifies and resolves barriers to patient retention as it relates to financial issues.
Assists patients in preparing insurance forms, reviews patient benefit information and helps obtain benefits authorization/pre-determination.
Collaborates with billing and accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely submission of insurance claims.
Addresses and resolves any billing discrepancies or issues.
Follow all federal, state and payer specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation and billing practices to ensure all work is compliant with established guidelines.
Maintains/audits records of patient transactions and analyzes trends and statistics for patient retention as it relates to financial issues.
May be required to meet in person with patients or travel occasionally to clinics within the network for training and relationship building.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for our full-time employees, along with complimentary basic life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and long-term disability insurance. FREE or low-cost employee-only healthcare coverage option is also available.
Family Building Support: Take advantage of our comprehensive fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support to help grow your family.
Paid Parental Leave: Generous maternity, paternity, and partner leave so you can focus on what matters most.
Plenty of Paid Time Off: Start with 18 days of PTO annually and enjoy 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday to use as you choose!
Retirement Ready: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a competitive company match and full vesting after just 2 years.
Lifestyle Spending Account: Access a company-funded account to reimburse expenses that boost your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Health Savings Account (HSA): If eligible, enjoy regular employer contributions to your HSA with every paycheck.
Rewards for Connections: Earn extra money with our Employee Referral Program —your network is invaluable!
Growth Opportunities: We support your career with continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development.
Premium Calm Health Subscription: Enjoy a free premium Calm Health app subscription to support your mental wellness.
Emotional & Work-Life Support: Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with SupportLinc, you'll have access to emotional well-being and work-life resources whenever you need them.
Extra Peace of Mind: Explore additional coverage options including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, to suit your needs.