Financial Counselor

Company: San Antonio Regional Hospital
Location: Upland
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThe Financial Counselor ensures reimbursement is secured for San Antonio from insurance, patients or other responsible parties. Also assists patients in understanding their health care insurance coverage and patient liability by determining eligibility, benefits, authorization, utilization requirements and expected reimbursement amounts. The Financial Counselor is responsible for processing patient registration information, ensuring accuracy of all data and requirements and collecting patient's liabilities as applicable. This position is fluent in discussing patient liabilities and other programs and assistance as needed such as: postponed payments, payment plans, Medi-cal and the San Antonio Financial Assistance program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.Experience: Two years previous work-related experience in medical billing, hospital registration, physician front office or hospital financial counseling setting with insurance verification, collections and/or billing required. Knowledge and Skills: Attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with staff, patients/guarantors, insurance companies, physicians and all others. Ability to follow directions as outlined and comprehends complex issues. Good English speaking skills, spelling, reading and mathematical skills. Strong computer skills. Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment at times of need. Bilingual preferred. Equipment: Use of computers, with the ability to utlize a variety of software programs as needed. Also ten key, copy machine, fax machine and credit card device.Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.PAY RANGE $16.97 - $25.45Requisition ID: 2023-11636 Department: Patient Access- Admitting Shift: Days External Company Name: San Antonio Regional Hospital External Company URL: www.sarh.org Street: 999 San Bernardino Road Post: careers: 1/17/2023

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