Financial Counselor, Full-time Day - New Brunswick, United States - RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health

Verified Company

New Brunswick, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Job Overview:

The Financial Counselor position supports the billing and collection process for the clinic, infusion and business operations at Cancer Institute of New Jersey to ensure maximum reimbursement.

Qualifications:

Required:_
High school diploma
Preferred:_
Associate's or Bachelor's in healthcare, business, finance, or related field.
Healthcare Coding experience.
EPIC EHR experience.

Scheduling Requirements:

Fulltime, Day

Essential Functions:

Verifies insurance eligibility, coverage, deductibles and copayments.
Counsels patients about their health care benefits and financial responsibilities.
Responsible for obtaining insurance precertification and prior authorization for services.
Submits appeals of coverage denials.
Screens and assists the uninsured and underinsured in obtaining public benefits, charity care, or other financial sponsorship.
Enters and updates patient insurance and demographic information in the appropriate system.
Contributes to the research mission and participates in performance improvement activities in order to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of services provided.
Position requires interaction and competency in providing care to patients in all age categories, from neonates through geriatrics and all populations.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short

- & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.

From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer