FINANCIAL COUNSELOR (8a-5p)

UHS • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Counselor is a vital role in the Business Office at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center. The Financial Counselor is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and support, verification of insurance benefits, advising insurance providers of estimated expenses, resolving insurance issues for patients, maximizing cash collections and minimize bad debt expense. The Financial Counselor maintains integrity of patient accounting, service excellence, professionalism, and patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Familarizes with insurance carriers contracted with Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
• Places phone calls to patients, patient family members, insurance companies, and facility team members in an attempt to acquire information necessary to verify insurance and coverage
• Maintains patient demographic information and data collection systems
• Verifies insurance eligibility for treatment and services
• Provides financial counseling and payment options
• Answers questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations; adheres to APC policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition Savings
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Recharge Massage Zone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED