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)
Across multiple billing systems, the Financial Counselor diligently organizes bills, recovers, and resolves FHN’s open accounts receivables positioning FHN for solid cash performance. The Financial Counselor will utilize multiple tools and systems to analyze and execute the daily throughput (including the processing of approved account corrections) of revenue cycle billing and follow up, which includes quality assurance and issuance of insurance claims, client statements, and guarantor billing statements. This position has a direct correlation to the daily level of cash flow at FH. The in-depth field knowledge allows this level of talent to review and initiate self-pay collections, outline/identify options for patients to resolve their self-pay balances, and screen for financial assistance and public aid eligibility.
Requirements
Education: Associates Degree preferred
Required Experience: 2 – 5 years
Special Skills and Abilities:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: HFMA CRCR (Certified Revenue Cycle Representative) required within 1st year of hire
While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.
While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.
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