Financial Counselor - Healthcare develops and facilitates payment plans for patients to finance medical expenses by coordinating between insurer, third party payer and patient. Confirms level, terms of coverage, and benefit limits with health insurance providers. Being a Financial Counselor - Healthcare advises patients of any alternative sources of funding or assistance available from social service agencies. Prepares and files any documentation needed to complete payment arrangements. Additionally, Financial Counselor - Healthcare may arrange for referrals or second opinions. Has general knowledge of insurance terms and practices. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Financial Counselor - Healthcare works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Financial Counselor - Healthcare typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Community Healthcare System is hiring a Financial Counselor!
Position primarily located at Community Hospital, Munster, Indiana
Primary Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Must be flexible to float to St. Mary Medical Center or St. Catherine Hospital to fill PTO or vacancies.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include handling person-to-person collections with in-house patients while maintaining positive public relations. Monitors and evaluates in-house patients’ financial history to ensure sufficient information to establish viable payment plans following department policy and procedures. Reviews financial information to determine eligibility for the Affordable Care Act, Welfare or Charity Programs. Files necessary forms needed to obtain proper payment from Welfare/Public Aid. Helps contact insurance companies for verification of patient coverage and enters benefits as specified for each patient. Gathers all necessary data or documentation to make determination on third party payors. Obtains insurance cards and signatures on required forms not obtained by admitting and scans information in to system. Interacts with Social Service, Utilization Review, Case Mangers and Nursing Units involving patient financial concerns. Notifies U/R of pre-certification needed when insurance information is obtained for same day admits. Keeps supervisor updated of any problems, which may delay completion of job duties. May need to cover additional areas of the Financial Counselor Unit as needed. This position requires you to become a “Certified Indiana Navigator.” You must maintain your certification as a condition to your employment.
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