Financial Counselor

Financial Counselor

The Financial Counselor is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility for financial determination on all OR and cosmetic procedures by contacting both medical and dental insurance plans for every patient.

Once benefits are determined, compile a detailed letter to advise patient of their financial responsibility prior to procedure. Contact patient and assist in payment arrangements / payment collection at least 7 to 10 days prior to scheduled procedure.

Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the Patient Safety Program.

Adheres to all Jefferson Policies and Procedures.

Verify benefits / eligibility requirements for all OR and cosmetic procedures by contacting both medical and dental coverage for every patient.

Submit predetermination of benefits to dental insurances

Obtain necessary precertification and referrals for all OR and cosmetic procedures.

Compile a detailed letter to advise patient of estimated financial responsibility prior to procedure.

Contact patient and assist in payment arrangements / payment collection at least 7-10 days prior to procedure.

Communication with OMFS Residents with respect to all Inpatients who are scheduled for extractions in the OR.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Education : High School Diploma Required

Associates Preferred

Work Shift : Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type : Regular

Primary Location Address : 1015 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.