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Billing Financial Counselor

guidehouseBirmingham, AL

2 days ago

Occupations

Billing and Posting ClerksPatient RepresentativesBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesSpecialty Hospitals
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About the role

Travel Required :
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8AM-5PM
Location: UAB Hospital Reviews accounts for proper plan codes, financial class, and patient type.
  • Negotiates flat rates on accounts where the patient has no linkage to government programs.
  • Does bedside with patients and informs them of financial responsibility prior to discharge.
  • Sets up payment plans with patients prior to discharge and documents payment arrangements in patient accounting systems. Collects monies from patients when there is an estimated patient liability due on the account.
  • Monitors Medicare days and co-insurance days on in-house patients. Reviews all in-house Medicare accounts on the 1st and 15th of each month. Updates account with Eligibility info in detail.
  • Interfaces with facility Social Services and Case Management Departments regarding inpatient admissions and discharges.
  • Documents all payer and patient financial information in the hospital computer system.
  • Responsible for the retrieval of Inpatient Census patient information within the facility to follow up on In House patients no insured or under insured.
  • Obtains complete and accurate patient information including possible insurance(s), and financial information by communicating with patients, family members, and physicians regarding their stay.
  • Communicates daily with co-workers, hospital and management in regard to account progress and/or other issues.
  • Assist all walk-in patients with liquidation options on accounts.
  • High School Diploma or GED or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education
  • 1-3 years prior relevant experience in financial counseling, social services, or healthcare related customer service
  • PC skills in a Windows environment are required. Knowledge of Word and Excel are helpful.
  • Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently.
  • Computer, fax, telephone etiquette a must
Experience: Medical terminology, data entry, prior admitting, entitlement, business office or physician office experience preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance ~ Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays ~ Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus ~ 401(k) Retirement Plan ~ Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts ~ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability ~ Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities ~ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach ~ Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at or via email at information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Junior

Location

Birmingham, AL

Occupation

Billing and Posting Clerks

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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