Financial Counselor
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
Description: Williamson Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Financial Counselor right now, this job will be designated in Tennessee. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. 1. Utilizes the census report on a daily basis to identify Self-Pay patients that have been identified by the on-site State Worker as not qualifying for Tenn-Care. Financial Counselor i! s responsible for going to these patients rooms and discussing a deposit, payment plan and or financial assistance.
2. Utilizes the Surgical Day Care Patient Schedule to identify uninsured patients. Checks/Verifies if previous Insurance exists. If no Insurance, contacts the patients to advise them of an approximate price for their procedure and deposit required prior to their scheduled procedure.
3. Utilizes the Operating Room Schedule and the PAT Schedule to identify uninsured patients. Checks/Verifies if previous Insurance exists. If no Insurance, contacts the patients to advise them of an approximate price for their procedure and deposit required prior to their scheduled procedure.
4. Contacts Physicians Office if patient is unable to make deposit to see if procedure can be postponed until patients can make deposit required. .Assists patients with payment options available
5. Provides appropriate Financial Assistance forms to patients and assists patients! in completing the Financial Assistance application to determi! ne if charity or medical indigent is appropriate. Ensures forms are accurately completed and ensures that all supporting documentation is obtained and all calculations are accurate prior to sending to Supervisor /Director for approval.
6. Assists Walk-In patients to establish payment arrangements, prompt pay discounts, and financial assistance and assists patients in resolving issues with account balances.
7. Reviews Statement report daily to ensure that patients do not receive inappropriate bills. High dollar accounts are reviewed for appropriate payments and ensures that balance is moved to the appropriate Insurance bucket and notifies the appropriate follow-up rep.
8. Completes self-pay adjustment form and obtains Supervisors approval prior to entering adjustment on patients account
9. Contacts patients to advise them of an approximate price for their procedure and deposit required prior to their scheduled procedure to facilitate the collection process
11. Verifies account information on address and phone numbers and makes corrections as needed
12. Works with hospital collection agencies and attorneys to provide and discuss account information as needed for the purpose of payment
13. Identifies and documents employees outstanding accounts to arrange for salary/payment assignment
14. Handles and prioritize multiple tasks
15. Completes any other job duties assigned by the department Director or Supervisors
Formal Education / Training:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, have PC and calculator experience, and have good communication skills to convey financial policies and payment options
Workplace Experience:
Prior experience with medical account collections or related area is preferred
Equipment and Skills Training:
Meditech System, Valco System, Passport System,! PC, Printers, Fax, Copier
Physical Environment:
Bu! siness Office
Physical Effort:
Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time, viewing the computer screen and using repetitive motions, and must have a clear, understandable telephone voice
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This job will be opened on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:14:34 GMT
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