Financial Counselor

Job Family:

Admitting Representative

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:
Position Summary: The Financial Counselor is responsible for POS payments for patients receiving or who have received services at the facility. This position estimates patient liability for services rendered and communicates with patients regarding financial responsibility. Patient portions due, are to be collected before patient discharge. Financial Counselor is responsible for multitasking to ensure the processes and follow through with the patient and other involved parties are completed daily or weekly.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Determines patient responsibility and eligibility through Insurance, Federal, State, and/or County government benefits.

· Reviews accounts for proper plan codes, financial class, and patient type.

· Contacts appropriate agencies to verify assumptions of liability.

· Negotiates flat rates on accounts where the patient has no linkage to government programs.

· Does bedside with patients and informs them of financial responsibility prior to discharge.

· Sets up payment plans with patients prior to discharge and documents payment arrangements in patient accounting systems. Provides patient with mailing envelops and payment dates before discharge.

· Collects monies from patients when there is an estimated patient liability due on the account.

· Monitors Medicare days and co-insurance days on in-house patients. Reviews all in-house Medicare accounts on the 1st and 15th of each month. Updates account with Eligibility info in detail.

· Represents the patient(s) at Medicaid or SSI fair hearings/appeals.

· Interfaces with facility Social Services and Case Management Departments regarding inpatient admissions and discharges.

· Documents all payer and patient financial information in the hospital computer system.

· Responsible for the retrieval of Inpatient Census patient information within the facility to follow up on In House patients no insured or under insured.

· Obtains complete and accurate patient information including possible insurance(s), and financial information by communicating with patients, family members, and physicians regarding their stay.

· Communicates daily with co-workers, hospital and management in regard to account progress and/or other issues.

· Utilizes organization and prioritization skills in their daily tasks. Utilizes time management skills to ensure completion of daily processes.

· Must maintain open and positive professional communication orally and written at all times.

· Should not at any time indicate or suggest to the patient that they will be relieved of the debt by the way of a write-off to charity care until the determination has been made.

· Assist all walk-in patients with liquidation options on accounts.

· Performs all related job duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:
· High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.

· 1-3 years prior relevant experience

· Knowledge of Word and Excel are helpful.

· Working knowledge/experience of Federal, State and County eligibility programs.

· Must be able to type 35-45 words per minute.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

· Medical terminology, data entry, prior admitting, entitlement, business office or physician office experience preferred.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· Healthcare background preferred.

· Knowledge of MS4 helpful.

· Proven track record in collections

· Knowledge in insurance qualifications and explanation of insurance benefits for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid insurances and how to complete application

· Background in social work

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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