Medical Financial Counselor

Aspire Fertility Austin•Carmel, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Counselor is responsible for ensuring correct processing of all patient accounts and coordinating all facets for patient accounts, credits and collection of Accounts Receivable. This role ensures duties are completed accurately and timely while acting as a team player for optimum office flow and excellent patient account care. The Financial Counselor may be responsible for verifying insurance and providing financial counseling to assist with self-pay accounts, as well as billing and collection of insurance and self-pay accounts. The Financial Counselor works in a collaborative relationship with the financial team as well as with other departments and employees.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of third-party and insurance company operating procedures, regulations and billing requirements.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Effectively prioritize competing responsibilities, with a sensitivity toward matters which are time sensitive.
Exercise a high level of discretion and sensitivity to patient privacy.
Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of 2 years' experience offering financial counseling in a health care related field

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for financial counseling of prospective and new patients, with an emphasis on patient retention and creative problem-solving.
Establishes an ongoing relationship with patients, in an effort to provide financial counseling throughout the treatment process.
Assist patients with patient account questions and serve as a resource & liaison between internal advocate departments and insurance carriers.
Explains fees and available financial plans to patients in person or via telephone.
Set up payment plans following guidelines and provides patient with contract for selected financial plan.
Corresponds with patient regarding fees due and collects fees from patient at beginning of cycle.
Obtains insurance benefit information/authorization/pre-determination for patients.
Assists patients in preparing insurance forms, answers patients’ questions about unpaid balances and verifies balances and refunds for accuracy.
Assists patient with application completion and submission for approval to various financial plans.
Document appropriate follow up notes on accounts and upkeep of any daily spreadsheets required by supervisor.
Process patient payments and refunds following the department’s process.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Complimentary basic life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term disability insurance
FREE employee only healthcare coverage option
Comprehensive fertility benefits
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy support
Generous maternity, paternity, and partner leave
18 days of PTO annually
11 paid holidays
One floating holiday
401(k) plan with competitive company match
Full vesting after 2 years
Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) with regular employer contributions
Employee Referral Program
Continuing education reimbursement
Dedicated time off for professional development
Free premium Calm Health app subscription
Access to emotional well-being and work-life resources through EAP with SupportLinc
Accident insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Pet Insurance