VIS Financial Counselor (Outpatient) Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

VIS Financial Counselor (Outpatient) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 1211 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Nashville, TN 37232

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VIS Financial Counseling Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Counselor performs the insurance quality control function for outpatient radiology, ensuring all pertinent information is available and accurately documented, allowing for timely and efficient billing. These activities include monitoring accounts for proper documentation, authorizations, insurance verifications, collection of deposits and self-pay balances, securing reimbursement methods of non-insured patients, computer update of accounts and the collection of verification of relevant patient data. .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishing health insurance benefits, conditions, and requirements by making phone inquiries, and by using eligibility systems and the internet. Furnishing patients and health care providers with estimates (electronic, mail or phone.) Collecting estimated liabilities from patients. Verifying patients’ employment details and other particulars for worker’s comp accounts. Manage work que accounts for coverage and registration errors, ensuring all pertinent information is available and accurately documented, allowing for timely and efficient billing. Assisting patients with financial applications and transfer information to the billing office for processing. Monitoring accounts for proper documentation of third-party review notification (research & transplant.)

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Insurance Regulatory Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations for insurance policies, claims, payment and coverage. Ability to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Communication of Results (Intermediate): Communicates results and recommendations to customers in a concise and non-technical format. Clearly states implications and potential next steps. Presents analysis, ideas, and findings using the appropriate data visualization and presentation tools [such as Word, Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint]. Problem Solving (Intermediate): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact:

Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team’s performance with occasional guidance.

• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.

Breadth of Knowledge:

Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.

Team Interaction:

Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues :

Develops Self and Others:

Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities

• Builds and Maintains Relationships:

  Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas

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Communicates Effectively:

Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

Delivering Excellent Services:

• Serves Others with

Compassion:

Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service

• Solves Complex Problems:

  Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.

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Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:

Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality:

• Performs Excellent Work:

  Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.

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Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:

Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively :

• Demonstrates Accountability:

  Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.

• Stewards Organizational Resources:

  Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.

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Makes Data Driven Decisions:

Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation :

• Generates New Ideas:

  Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.

• Applies Technology:

  Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.

• Adapts to

Change:

Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.