What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Financial position at Houston Hospitals, Inc.?
Work Shift:
Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)A caring health system dedicated to excellence – today and tomorrow.
The Financial Counselor is responsible for evaluating and processing Financial Assistance Applications for medical services. This includes working with the patients and their families to determine their ability to pay, negotiate payment arrangements and/or administer state financial assistance programs, following the principles and guidelines of the Houston ASC Financial Assistance Policy. The financial counselor provides clarity for patients regarding their financial responsibilities, collections, assistance and/or resources available to assist patients with payment of their bills. This individual can function independently and cooperatively with the other staff members and maintains professional working relationships with patients and members of the health care team. Supports the Surgery Center’s philosophy, polices, procedures and goals. Acts as backup in office for Surgery Scheduling, Insurance Verification and Registration. Performs other duties as assigned. Completely understands and operates the A/R system. Understands insurance payer profiles, fee schedules, and calculating patient responsibility. Acquires all necessary documentation to process financial assistance applications. Processes all completed financial assistance applications within guidelines of the Financial Assistance Policy. Inputs financial assistance information into the A/R system and verifies the information with the patient
Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background and drug screens.
EOE/AA/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Become a part of a growing team where our Mission is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high-quality, cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40FTE:
1Expanded Work Shift:
On Call: