Financial Counselor Day Shift

Job Title: Financial Counselor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift:40hrs/wkM-F days. Rotating weekends and holidays per department needs.

Location:Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Job Description:

Under general supervision is responsible for insurance verification and eligibility assessment of patient financial requirements counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments.

• Benefit verification:Reviewing insurance plans to determine patient eligibility and coverage for upcoming treatments.

• Financial assistance applications:Assisting patients in completing financial aid applications and necessary paperwork to qualify for assistance programs.

• Payment plan creation:Setting up customized payment plans for patients with high out-of-pocket costs.

• Prior authorization management:Obtaining necessary prior authorizations from insurance companies for specific procedures.

• Debt collection follow-up:Contacting patients with outstanding balances to discuss payment options and manage collections process.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalency.

• Associate degree (Preferred).

• Minimum 2-4yrs of related experience in insurance verification and medical office/hospital customer service.

• National certification in HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Position Highlights:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical dental vision mental health paid time off 403B educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance accident insurance hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

• Retirement Savings Program

• Free onsite parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing safe environment for all.

• Referral Rewards Program

About us:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitalis a 178-bed teaching hospitallocatedin Darby Pa. which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest recognized for clinical excellence Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.