Financial Counselor

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

7d

About The Position

As a Financial Counselor, you will be responsible for reviewing the Financial Clearance Worklist daily and visiting in-house patients; collecting estimated patient liability amounts; explaining all financial information, responsibilities and working closely with outside agencies to ensure patient's financial coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Follow AIDET guidelines in all interactions with the patient
• Demonstrates excellent customer service
• In conjunction with the Medicaid Eligibility Staff visit all uninsured patients in-house
• Provide estimates to patients and/or physicians as requested
• Generate insurance verification and precertification reports daily and follow up with case management and insurance verification departments as appropriate
• Follows all guidelines set forth in the Cash Handling policy.
• Utilizes eligibility systems, on-line websites or phone calls to determine insurance benefits and precertification requirements
• Assist patients with payment arrangements and in co-ordination with the Medicaid Eligibility Staff assists patient with financial applications
• Contact patient employer, if necessary, for verification of employment, premium status, babies being added to policies.
• Escalates any concerns as needed to Patient Access Manager/Supervisor
• Enter pertinent insurance information into the HIS system (i.e. Meditech)
• Enters appropriate notes for all patient encounters
• Maintain professional image and implement excellent customer service to customers
• Complete financial analysis and collect estimated patient liabilities
• Follow up with patients for necessary signatures if they were incomplete at time of hospitalization

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees