Patient Account Financial Counselor

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Perform all financial functions relating to patient admissions: A. Verify insurance benefits of all insurance admissions daily (Medicaid coverage/eligibility when applicable). B. Coordinate with Utilization Review department to ensure all precertifications are in place on all admissions, and obtain all pertinent data for patient accounting. C. If family is not able to apply for Medicaid the Patient Account Representative will instruct and obtain from guarantors, all information needed to complete application for Medicaid. D. Ensure assignment of insurance benefits, Financial Agreement and other required admission forms (see Admission Policy) are properly signed by guarantor and in place. E. Set up a financial file with all financial class information daily. 2. Follow patient through length of stay ensuring that any necessary financial class changes are made properly, and ongoing re-certifications are in place. Notify biller of all financial data changes. 3. Communicates with guarantors as needed on first party collections. 4. Prints face sheets and sends to physicians billing services each Monday evening for the previous Monday through Sunday admissions. Each face sheet will contain

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insurance information and admitting diagnosis. Vendor will obtain face sheets on consults at the time services rendered. 5. Coordinates patients' outside services with appropriate staff. 6. Backs up Business Office Manager on reporting census information to Home Office by 10:00 AM each day. 7. Performs Business Office Daily functions in absence of Business Office Manager. 8. Any other duties assigned by Supervisor. 9. Will adhere to all safety policies and safe work practice. 10. Will attend hospital safety trainings. 11. Will adhere to all hospital policies and procedures . 12. Will report all accidents immediately

Pay:

$18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Pet insurance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person