Financial Counselor Full Time Days
About The Position
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorization/pre-certification on all inpatient, Outpatient, and ER accounts as required by the insurance company. Documents all financial information and follow up into the hospital information system. Scans insurance and financial documents into document imaging. Assists patients/guarantors in understanding their financial responsibilities for health care provided. Completes financial statements, and assesses patients for possible Charity and Medicaid assistance. Collects co-pays, deductibles and self pay money as applicable. Assists with the registration process as requested. Maintains good public relations with hospital personnel, physicians and their staff, insurance companies, and patients. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum, High School Diploma; 2 year degree preferred.
- One year experience in a medical setting required.
- Demonstrated collections experience.
- Minimum of 16 hours training with Quality Director and 40 hours departmental orientation.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.
- Able to type 40 WPM with accuracy in spelling.
- Medical terminology and knowledge of third party requirements.
- Able to handle stressful situations
- Must be flexible in work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorization/pre-certification on all inpatient, Outpatient, and ER accounts as required by the insurance company.
- Documents all financial information and follow up into the hospital information system.
- Scans insurance and financial documents into document imaging.
- Assists patients/guarantors in understanding their financial responsibilities for health care provided.
- Completes financial statements, and assesses patients for possible Charity and Medicaid assistance.
- Collects co-pays, deductibles and self pay money as applicable.
- Assists with the registration process as requested.
- Maintains good public relations with hospital personnel, physicians and their staff, insurance companies, and patients.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
