Fin Counselor
Reference Title
HR Use Only:
Hospital: Main Campus Non-Exempt
Facility: Madison MOB
Department: Madison Mob
Job Code: U18012
Pay Grade: 9
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: days with occasional weekends
Job Details: - High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
Counsels patients and/or parties responsible for payment regarding payment responsibilities and options.Explains financial responsibilities for services received, payment options and collection procedures to patients and/or parties responsible for payment. Counsels patients regarding insurance benefits and recommends alternative sources of payment and/or financial assistance when appropriate. Contacts insurance carriers or other sources and acts as an advocate for the patient. Initiates process for collecting prepays due and performs follow-up to insure maximum collection is achieved. Identifies and resolves issues related to registration, financial clearance, insurance company authorization requirements, billing, insurance company explanation of benefits, provider based billing, governmental requirements, HCAP/FAP policies and restrictions, MyAccount and collections. Updates and correctly documents in appropriate computer systems. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: None required. COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum four years previous experience in collection or other related experience with a bank, finance company or in a health care institution. Experience processing medical insurance claims is helpful. Note: An Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field may substitute for up to one year of the stated experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field may substitute for up to two years of stated experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal physical demands include dexterity sufficient to operate CRT/PC and other office equipment. Requires the ability to sit and be stationary for prolonged periods of time, normal or corrected vision and manual dexterity sufficient to perform work on a personal computer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
MEDICAL STAFF APPROVAL:
Category: Finance/Information Systems
Reference Title
HR Use Only:
Hospital: Main Campus Non-Exempt
Facility: Madison MOB
Department: Madison Mob
Job Code: U18012
Pay Grade: 9
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: days with occasional weekends
Job Details: - High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
Counsels patients and/or parties responsible for payment regarding payment responsibilities and options.Explains financial responsibilities for services received, payment options and collection procedures to patients and/or parties responsible for payment. Counsels patients regarding insurance benefits and recommends alternative sources of payment and/or financial assistance when appropriate. Contacts insurance carriers or other sources and acts as an advocate for the patient. Initiates process for collecting prepays due and performs follow-up to insure maximum collection is achieved. Identifies and resolves issues related to registration, financial clearance, insurance company authorization requirements, billing, insurance company explanation of benefits, provider based billing, governmental requirements, HCAP/FAP policies and restrictions, MyAccount and collections. Updates and correctly documents in appropriate computer systems. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: None required. COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum four years previous experience in collection or other related experience with a bank, finance company or in a health care institution. Experience processing medical insurance claims is helpful. Note: An Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field may substitute for up to one year of the stated experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field may substitute for up to two years of stated experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal physical demands include dexterity sufficient to operate CRT/PC and other office equipment. Requires the ability to sit and be stationary for prolonged periods of time, normal or corrected vision and manual dexterity sufficient to perform work on a personal computer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
MEDICAL STAFF APPROVAL:
Category: Finance/Information Systems