Patient Financial Counselor - Part Time - Days - Chilton

Atlantic Health System • Pompton Plains, NJ

80d

About The Position

Responsible for providing financial assistance services to patients and family members. Handles inquiries from patients regarding the eligibility for Medicaid. Assists applicants with required paperwork, eligibility requirements and counseling on Medicaid guidelines. Collects money owed from patients and third-party payers to ensure timely recovery of the outstanding accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient demographic/financial information.
• Requests authorization or referrals from insurance companies for at-risk patients to receive care.
• Verifies insurance eligibility when applicable. Informs patient of payment options and financial assistance opportunities.
• Advocates for patients by negotiating payment arrangements.
• Prepares payment estimates based on treatment plans and insurance information such as deductibles, co-pay, etc.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees