Financial Counselor - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA Health

UCLA Health

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description
As a Financial Counselor (Part-Time), you will be responsible for:

Verifying accurate demographic and financial information
Reviewing and interpreting insurance benefits
Providing financial counseling and screening
Establishing all financial arrangements and refer appropriate cases to other agencies to assist patients with discharge/post hospital care.
Working closely with Patient Placement, Care Coordination, Social Services, and Patient Business Services to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondence
Proficient in basic math
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and

Outlook Salary Range:
$ $44.42/hourly

Qualifications

We're seeking an exceptional, self-directed professional with:

Working knowledge of third-party payer relationships as well as relevant state and federal health programs
Working knowledge of third party payer and medical terminology
Ability to adapt to and implement changing registration procedures
Working knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, and insurance contracting
Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practice or procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proper phone etiquette
Bilingual English/Spanish abilities, preferred
PC proficiency and basic math knowledge
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Independent decisionmaking skills and sound judgment
Ability to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and work rules