Financial Counselor

Warner Robins, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The Financial Counselor is responsible for evaluating and processing Financial Assistance Applications for medical services. This includes working with the patients and their families to determine their ability to pay negotiate payment arrangements and/or administer state financial assistance programs following the principles and guidelines of the Houston ASC Financial Assistance Policy. The financial counselor provides clarity for patients regarding their financial responsibilities collections assistance and/or resources available to assist patients with payment of their bills. This individual can function independently and cooperatively with the other staff members and maintains professional working relationships with patients and members of the health care team. Supports the Surgery Centers philosophy polices procedures and goals. Acts as backup in office for Surgery Scheduling Insurance Verification and Registration. Performs other duties as assigned. Completely understands and operates the A/R system. Understands insurance payer profiles fee schedules and calculating patient responsibility. Acquires all necessary documentation to process financial assistance applications. Processes all completed financial assistance applications within guidelines of the Financial Assistance Policy. Inputs financial assistance information into the A/R system and verifies the information with the patient.

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Education & Training:
Associates Degree in Healthcare Business or Finance. Experience may qualify in lieu of education requirement.

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Experience:
One (1) year experience in hospital registration business office or financial environment. Education & Training requirement may qualify in lieu of experience.

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Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
None.

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Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Effective analytical skills when multitasking and dealing with the technical aspects in the role of Financial Counselor. The Financial Counselor needs to be able to plan prioritize and organize work load in a time sensitive environment. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with the patient and or family members explaining the processes and procedures associated with the Financial Assistance application and any and all other resources that are available. Is adaptable and comfortable in an environment that deals with constant change. Shows enthusiasm commitment and dedication to the patient centered mission statement at Emory Healthcare.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

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Work Shift:The Financial Counselor is responsible for evaluating and processing Financial Assistance Applications for medical services. This includes working with the patients and their families to determine their ability to pay negotiate payment arrangements and/or administer state financial assist...

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