Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist

Cuero, Texas

Employer: Cuero Regional Hospital
Industry: Patient Access
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Cuero Regional Hospital is searching for a FT Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist in our Patient Access Department.

Job Description:
  • The Patient Access Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist (PAFC) is responsible for reviewing the financial status of patients of the hospital.
  • They assist patients with arranging a method of payment for services rendered including income eligibility for programs such as indigent, charity or Medicaid.
  • They act as self pay collector for hospital, sending statements, appropriate messages and letters to improve collections.
  • They send accounts to collections agency according to set policy.
  • They act as outpatient collector for imaging, ambulatory care and day surgery procedures.
  • They assist with insurance verification/authorizations and perform Patient Access Referrals and Authorizations Specialist duties in her absence.
  • The important role of PAFC directly impacts the revenue cycle by accurately processing data relating to patient financials & insurance and demographic information on patients, while following unit specific policies.
  • They must maintain current knowledge of payer insurance requirements.
  • The PAFC may initiate the process and assess surgical and diagnostic patient information to be systematically available hospital wide.
  • The PAFC meets established quality and productivity standards and interacts professionally with MD's, MD office staff, employees, outside vendors, patients, and patient representatives.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 1 year hospital/healthcare collection experience
  • 5 years hospital/healthcare collection experience preferred
  • Customer relation skills.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Good telephone etiquette.
  • Must be able to multi-task.
Closing:

Open until filled
Created: 2024-04-29
Reference: 13423
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Cuero