FINANCIAL CARE COUNSELOR

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health, within the Patient Revenue Management Organization, seeks staff to support the revenue cycle through accurate patient account handling, eligibility checks, and insurance coordination.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, communicating financial responsibilities to patients, and ensuring billing accuracy in accordance with policy. Strong attention to compliance and process adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks, and work independently.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete patient accounts based on departmental protocol and compliance requirements.
• Obtain prior authorizations and manage insurance information.
• Explain bills and assist patients with financial counseling and payment options.
• Update billing systems and refer patients to programs as needed.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers to resolve coverage and payment issues.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

multitasking

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Some postsecondary education preferred

Associate's degree in healthcare

Bachelor's degree (optional)

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Patient Revenue Management Organization

Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is the fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization that supports the entire health system in streamlining the revenue cycle. This includes scheduling, registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions for Duke Health.

The hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Occ Summary

Accurately complete patient accounts based on departmental protocol, policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory agencies, to include but not limited to pre-admission, admission, pre-registration and registration functions. Ensure all insurance requirements are met prior to patients' arrival and inform patients of their financial liability prior to arrival for services. Arrange payment options with the patients and screens patients for government funding sources.

Work Performed

Analyze insurance coverage and benefits for service to ensure timely reimbursement. Obtain all Prior Authorization Certification and/or authorizations as appropriate. Facilitate payment sourcesfor uninsured patients. Determine if the patient's condition is the result of an accident and perform complete research to determine the appropriate source of liability/payment. Admit, register and pre-register patients with accurate patient demographic and financial data. Resolve insurance claim rejections/denials and remedy expediently. Calculate and collect cash payments appropriately for all patients. Reconcile daily cash deposit. Evaluate diagnoses to ensure compliance with the Local Medicare Review Policy. Perform those duties necessary to ensure all accounts are processed accurately and efficiently. Compile departmental statistics for budgetary and reporting purposes.

Explain bills according to PRMO credit and collection policies. Implement appropriate collection actions and assist financially responsible persons in arranging payment. Make referral for financial counseling. Determine the necessity of third-party sponsorship and process patients in accordance with policy and procedure. Examine insurance policies and other third party sponsorship materials for sources of payment. Inform the attending physician of patient financial hardship. Complete the managed care waiver form for patients considered out of network and receiving services at a reduced benefit level. Update the billing system to reflect the insurance status of the patient. Refer patients to the Manufacturer Drug program as needed for medications. Greet and provides assistance to visitors and patients. Explain policies and procedures, and resolve problems. Gathers necessary documentation to support proper handling of inquiries and complaints. Assist with departmental coverage as requested. Obtain authorizations based on insurance plan contracts and guidelines. Document the billing system according to policy and procedure. Enter and update referrals as required. Communicate with insurance carriers regarding clinical information requested and to resolve issues relating to coverage and payment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks, and work independently. Must be able to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers, and supervisors. Must be able to understand and comply with policies and procedures.

Level Characteristics

Position responsible for high production generated accurately in accordance with established business processes or regulation. Requires working knowledge of compliance principles. Job allows the opportunity to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally required through a high school education, with some postsecondary education preferred. Additional training or working knowledge of related business.

Experience

Two years of experience working in hospital service access, clinical service access, physician office, or billing and collections. Or, an associate's degree in a healthcare-related field and one year of experience working with the public. Or, a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with the public.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required

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