Full-time
Description
The Semmes Murphey Clinic is hiring a Financial Counselor. This is an onsite position and approximate hours are 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm Monday to Friday.
In this role you will communicate with the patient and their health insurance provider in matters regarding their account and reimbursement services. You will spend time with patients both in person and by phone to counsel them and or their families regarding payment responsibilities and options. This role is perfect if you have a passion for customer service and can help bring clarity to patients facing difficult or confusing financial matters.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Contacts health insurance providers to determine coverage and benefit limits
- Works up patient financial responsibility for scheduled blocks and surgeries
- Contacts patients to discuss payments required prior to surgery or blocks
- Speaks with patients via the phone regarding payments needed on their account
- Abides by Semmes Murpheys guidelines for setting up patient payment plans
- Reviews the daily clinic schedule to determine which patients need to make payments on current balances or pay towards their deductibles use self-pay pricing or fall under out-of-network status
- Reviews the physical therapy schedules to determine which patients need to pay co-payments deductible self-pay prices or out-of-network prices
- Reviews the out-clinic schedule and contacts patients regarding payment required at time of service
- Discusses financial issues with patients face-to-face and answers patients questions regarding insurance
Requirements
Minimum Requirements :
High school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years experience with medical collections and insuranceOne (1) year experience discussing financial matters with patientsPreferred :
Experience working in a clinical settingKNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word) electronic medical records (EMR) and medical practice softwareFamiliar with standard concepts practices and procedures within the medical / insurance fieldEffective communication both oral and written with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations while listening and responding appropriately to questionsCan skillfully gather and analyze informationAbility to add subtract multiply and divide using whole numbers common fractions and decimalsOrganizational skills with attention to detailCan provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situationsHigh level of confidentiality and discretionAbility to learn and understand the concept of CPT codes representing services / procedures rendered to patients in a healthcare settingA sound understanding of terminology regarding insurance coverageAbility to complete tasks in spite of numerous interruptionsEqual Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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Key Skills
Financial Services,Financial Models,Account Management,General Ledger Accounts,ERP,Payroll,External Auditors,Customer Relationships,Credit Card,Financial Statements,Business Units,Annual Budget,Income,New Clients,Financial Management
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1