Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs in Wilmington, DE

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)

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Financial Counselor - WCNF
  • Med-Metrix LLC
  • Upland, PA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Job Purpose

    The Financial Counselor - WCNF assists in the completion and coordination of front-end activities associated with patient financial processing in the Patient Access Department. Prioritizes and coordinates patient accounts from patient admission through patient discharge to ensure that patient financial obligations are addressed prior to patient discharge. Ensures all uninsured or underinsured patients are evaluated by the third-party Medical Assistance Vendor for the state medical assistance program as well as the Financial Assistance Program and Self Pay Discount Policy. 


    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Inpatient, ED & Outpatient pre-registration/registration
    • Outpatient Surgery & SPU pre-registration /registration
    • Verify insurance for eligibility or maybe active coverage 
    • Explain insurance benefits
    • Collect patient responsibility amounts
    • Verify the COB of insurances 
    • Validate payer authorization/referral
    • Calculate point of service payments, estimated payments & refer patients to the Financial Counselor for payment arrangements
    • Send patient reasonability letters, when applicable
    • Assist with QA and peer development
    • Demonstrate an understanding of system interfaces and troubleshoot problems/issues
    • Act as preceptor for new hires on-going in-services for staff
    • Lead the department in the absence of a manager on-site and have ability to make temporary operational and staffing adjustments as needed based on guidelines provided by management
    • Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or equivalent required / College Degree accepted in lieu of experience
    • Experience with Patient Access/Accounting – Billing/Collections/Customer Service
    • Knowledge of PA Medicare preferred 
    • Knowledge of Cerner / Allscripts / Availity/ Millenium a plus
    • Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA or its equivalent
    • Certified Patient Access Specialist certification 
    • National Association of Healthcare Access Management
    • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
    • Detail oriented
    • Exemplary customer service skills, including the ability to negotiate and problem-solve
    • Proven clear, effective written and oral communication skills


    Working Conditions

    • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
    • Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
    • Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.


    Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.



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Counselor / Therapist - Adolescent PHP
  • Pyramid Healthcare
  • Exton, PA FULL_TIME
  • Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, ...
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Personal Financial Counselor - New Castle, DE
  • Armed Forces Services Corporation
  • Newark, DE FULL_TIME
  • This position will provide personal financial services at assigned military installations. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military servi...
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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
  • Westside Family Healthcare Inc
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR PEER COUNSELOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM!JOIN A CARING, DEDICATED TEAM HELPING PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY.Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that provides h...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Westside Family Healthcare Inc
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELORS!$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS!JOIN THE TEAM MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY.Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that pr...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Westside Family Healthcare Inc
  • Bear, DE FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELORS!$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS!JOIN A CARING, DEDICATED TEAM WHO HELPS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, AND NAVIGATE COMMUNITY SE...
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Financial Advisor
  • Prudential Financial
  • Newark, DE
  • Prudential Advisors is looking for an experienced financial professional in the Delaware area that is interested in work...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Consultant - Wilmington, DE
  • Fidelity TalentSource LLC
  • Greenville, DE
  • Job Description: Financial Consultant If you no longer want to spend your time on sourcing new clients and would rather ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor - Pennsylvania
  • Magellan Health, Inc.
  • Horsham, PA
  • This position will provide coverage in short-term, surge and on demand situations resulting from the Military needs such...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Bankers Life
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Title: Financial Advisor Bankers Life® Financial Advisors help clients live more and worry less through personalized...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Transcend Practice Management
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Position: Financial Advisor Compensation: Base salary of $75K to $100K with variable com...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Consultant
  • Equitable Advisors
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • With Equitable founded in 1859, Equitable Advisors is a leading firm in the financial services and insurance industry wi...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Members Wealth LLC
  • Media, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Why do advisors join? It is the structure! “It’s very simple. It’s the structure of the ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor 2717
  • New York Life
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • Career Description: Financial Professionals help clients identify and achieve their financial goals. We offer a comprehe...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and 6.2 square miles (16 km2) is water. The total area is 36.25% water. The city sits at the confluence of the Christina River and the Delaware River, about 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Philadelphia. Wilmington Train Station, one of the southernmost stops on Philadelphia's SEPTA rail transportation system, is also served by Northeast Corridor Amtrak passenger trains. Wilmington is served by I-95 and I-495 within city limits. In addition, the twin-s...
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Income Estimation for Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs
$41,006 to $51,225
Wilmington, Delaware area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago

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