Financial Counselor Full Time

Job Opportunity at University Behavioral Health of Denton

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Shift : Day Shift, Monday thru Friday

Position Summary :

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing admission folders, collecting co-pays / deductibles from patients, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts to limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collection personnel.

Job Duties :

• Upon receipt of an intake inquiry form, verifies eligibility and benefits for all admissions.
• Communicate benefits information and co-payments to patients and families prior to admission.
• Obtain after-hours admission files from the A & R department each morning if not delivered, with any exceptions approved by the office management.
• Maintain ticker filing system for authorizations and benefit expiration; communicate on a daily basis with the Business Office Director.

Benefit Highlights

About Universal Health Services

One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications :

Education : High school graduate, or equivalent preferred.

Experience : A minimum of one (1) years experience in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans; and a working knowledge of computers and business software programs (Excel) preferred.

Additional Requirements : May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

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