Financial Counselor (40 Hours, Days)
Financial Counselor (40 Hours, Days)
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Access identify and coordinate assistance to underinsured and uninsured patients through screening and referral to MassHealth Counselors or Patients Accounts. Collect deposits for patient liability as applicable.
Position: Financial Counselor
Department: Patient Access
Schedule: Full Time - Days 40 Hours
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Review and troubleshoot all accounts to determine accuracy and patient eligibility for state/federal insurance programs.
Monitor and execute all UR changes in the computer system. Act on changes in a timely manner. Provide the necessary notification to HIS BAR physician insurance companies and nursing floors.
Correct patient registration and account information in a timely manner to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.
Investigate and pursue all sources (i.e. physician nursing home employers relative etc.) of information to determine insurance or other liability coverage.
Utilize all available payer systems and vehicles i.e. website fax and telephone for eligibility company.
Enter BAR notes to reflect all insurance verification activities and outcomes. Review patient registration and account details for effective insurance verification processing.
Contact or meet with all self-pay patients and screen all accounts for medical assistance eligibility.
Maintain knowledge of medical assistance and Virtual Gateway screening application processes and ED registrations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent.
CAC (Certification Application Counselor) required within 60-days
EXPERIENCE:
3 years of experience with healthcare insurance benefits eligibility preferred. Reception/office or other hospital/healthcare experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Previous computer entry/word processing experience required.
EPIC knowledge preferred
Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills a must.
Must be detail oriented.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Knowlege of price transparency/estimates
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Employment Type
Full-Time
