What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Counselor - Per Diem position at Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
Financial Counselor
This is a Per Diem Role
Benefits Include:
401K
Paid Sick Time
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Financial Counselor will focus on assisting the Business Office Manager of Patient Financial Services with providing financial assistance to patients, working with patients to insure the hospital receives maximum payment for all services rendered, while assisting the patient with any and all avenues of financial assistance available to them.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to:
- Verification of eligibility and benefits (VOB) for all patients who are admitted for either inpatient or outpatient services.
- Provides financial counseling duties to inform patients of their fiscal responsibility. Set up payment plans and/or make recommendations for secondary coverage. Strong communication skills needed. Will be working with insurance companies, multiple departments within WBHH and outside vendors. Previous medical billing/collections experience, insurance knowledge and familiarity of medical terminology required. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment while providing attention to detail required.
About Us:
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization and dual diagnosis treatments for Children, Adolescents and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.
We are conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9.
Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.
- HS Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of previous medical billing/collections experience, insurance knowledge and familiarity of medical terminology required.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment while providing attention to detail required.
