Financial Counselor - Birmingham, AL, United States - Guidehouse

Description

Travel Required :

Position Type:
Full Time, 100% Onsite
Schedule: 8-hour shift between 8:00am-7:00pm
**The Inpatient Financial Counselor is responsible for visiting patients and ensuring patient understands their insurance benefits, including co-pays, deductibles, out of pocket and covered services, provides education and information , about available assistance programs for the uninsured or under insured at UAB. Serves as a bridge with the Medical Centers and billing departments.
Screen patients for possible financial assistance programs.
Explains financial options and provides financial counseling to patients.
Assists patients in developing a financial plan and assesses for financial disparities, completing applications for financial assistance (i.e., Medicaid/Medicaid Disability, County Health Plans,)
Help patients identify, apply and complete financial assistance application.

Connect with the social worker, pharmacy, and medication assistance representative if patient needs help with the cost of care.

Interviews patients to obtain accurate demographic and financial information from self-pay and high-risk patients.
Assist patients with the completion of applications.
Explains financial options and provides financial counseling to patients.
Serves as an internal resource for reimbursement questions.
Facilitates processing of financial assistance/charity care applications
Communicates daily with coworkers, hospital and management regarding account progress and or issues.
Answer calls from a phone queue regarding patient account inquiries and financial assistance
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Familiarity with Medical Terminology.
~1-3 years' experience working in financial counseling.
~Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
~ Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
~ 401(k) Retirement Plan
~ Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
~ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
~ Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
~ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
~ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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