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Kindness

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Position Overview

As a Financial Counselor at OrthoArkansas, you play a vital role in ensuring patients understand their financial responsibilities and options, promoting a positive experience from start to finish. This position involves reviewing surgical and non-surgical procedures to provide accurate financial estimates, negotiating payment arrangements, and educating patients about financial assistance options. By serving as a liaison between patients and providers, you will ensure payments are made in compliance with the OrthoArkansas Financial Policy while fostering a professional and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Estimation and Communication:

• Review all surgical and procedural cases for assigned physicians to calculate benefits and estimate patient responsibility.
• Communicate estimated portions to patients and coordinate prepayment arrangements.
• Collaborate with Surgery Centers to discuss patient benefits and prepayment details for upcoming surgeries.

2. Patient Account Management:

• Address patient inquiries and concerns regarding account balances and payments.
• Collect outstanding balances and negotiate payment arrangements that comply with financial policies.
• Document payment plans and financial agreements accurately in the system.

3. Financial Education and Assistance:

• Educate patients about payment options, financial policies, and available financial assistance programs.
• Serve as a resource for staff and patients to answer questions related to accounts and financial processes.

4. Collections and Reporting:

• Review delinquent accounts for potential placement with collection agencies.
• Communicate directly with collection agencies regarding payments made on collection accounts.

5. Compliance and Administrative Support:

• Ensure compliance with OrthoArkansas Financial Policies in all interactions and documentation.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the financial operations of the clinic.

Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 0 to 6 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of orthopedic procedures, diagnoses, and procedure codes is preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, and external stakeholders.

2. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

3. Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in alphanumeric data entry and intermediate skills in 10-Key, database management, and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for patient interactions.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic accounting skills and the ability to adapt to office routines efficiently.

Additional Details

1. Performance Expectations: Ensure accurate financial estimates, timely payment arrangements, and positive interactions with patients while maintaining compliance with financial policies.

2. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth in financial counseling practices, insurance policies, and payment systems, allowing for career advancement in a supportive healthcare environment.

Join OrthoArkansas as a Financial Counselor and contribute to making healthcare more accessible by providing patients with the financial clarity and assistance they need. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to improve patient satisfaction while ensuring the clinic operates efficiently and effectively.