Financial Counselor Patient Access Full-Time

The Financial Counselor performs procedures pertaining to all self-pay patients and patients who have insurance coverage but are unable to pay their out-of-pocket portion. Counsels patients to determine eligibility for programs that are available through the state welfare department and/or the financial assistance program at Womans Hospital. Works closely with the Office of Eligibility in order to resolve issues that may cause a negative income on the cash flow of the hospital. Devises a payment schedule according to the guidelines of Womans Hospital. Schedules and oversees the Financial Assistance Committee meetings in order to have documentation ready for review bimonthly. Acts as a buffer when the director and other managers are unavailable in order to prevent issues from escalating.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified with State of Louisiana as a Medicaid Application Specialist or obtain certification when the next certification class is available through the State of Louisiana.
• Five years hospital or healthcare business office experience (insurance pre-certification collections Medicaid program of Louisiana etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Sees patients in timely manner at Womans to qualify patients for the Financial Assistance Program or Medicaid.
• Obtains all required documentation and completes application per program imposed deadlines once patient is chosen for possible Medicaid or Financial Assistant Program. All Charity Care letters and/or forms are sent out within 3 days from request date.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the job and the ability to relay relevant information to patients regarding the Financial Assistance or Medicaid application process.
• Visits all potential Financial Assistance patients in their room with the intent of obtaining Financial Assistance or Medicaid applications as needed.
• Utilizes the Epic system every day to ensure all accounts are worked on in a timely fashion and are coded correctly.
• Utilizes vast knowledge of Financial Assistance approval and denial software for all Financial Assistance screenings.
• Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.

Schedule:

Full-Time

Monday - Friday

Pay Range:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$17.00 $24.00

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.