PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
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Education: High school graduate required. Associates Degree preferred.
Experience and qualifications:
Overall knowledge of patient registration, third party collections, verification of insurance benefits, Medicaid and other government programs, financial assistance, hospital billing and/or managed care contracts is required
4 + years of recent financial assistance, billing, insurance verification, or self pay accounts receivable management experience in a healthcare/medical setting or financial institution setting with oversight of functions such as processes credit applications; verifies credit references and information; determines lines of credit. Prepare reports on the status of credit and collections, and other operating statements is required.
Must be proficient with Windows-based computer technology, including keyboarding and type at least 30 wpm
Must be able to complete Medicare Compliance training within 90 days of hiring
Must possess good math skills and pass a skills test which includes calculating co-pays and deductibles.
Medical terminology and coding knowledge preferred
Experience working with the public is preferred.
Courses/workshops in compliance, medical self pay accounts receivable management, Medicaid, medical billing preferred
Familiarity with statutes and regulations regarding self pay collections practices and financial assistance is preferred.