Financial Counselor

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth seeks a Financial Counselor to screen patients and ensure eligibility for Medicaid and other programs. The role spans various areas of Patient Registration and the Single Billing Office, demanding knowledge of financial policies, CPT codes, and revenue cycle drivers.

Strong communication and bi-lingual ability are valued. The position requires a high school diploma, 3 years in hospital finance settings, and availability for first shift work from

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years Hospital, Financial Counseling, or Physician Office Experience required
• Knowledge of government programs, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payors, required
• Typing and Computer experience required
• Knowledge of ESRD, preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Securing authorizations and referrals for all emergency admits and all scheduled procedures both Inpatient and Outpatient.
• Maintain knowledge of CPT codes and all relevant NPI and TPI.
• Maintain knowledge of Revenue Cycle drivers, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Limited Benefit Plans, and cost sharing plans.
• Maintain knowledge of the Financial Policy, Charity.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, HIPAA, and Patient Rights & Responsibilities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Bi-lingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Financial Counselor will financially screen patients/legal representative in accordance with the Financial Policy. This position requires knowledge of tasks performed in the various areas of Patient Registration and Single Billing Office. This position requires knowledge of state, federal and system financial assistance programs. This position also requires timely completion, preparation, and deployment of legal documents, and financial assistance applications, ie. Medicaid, CSHCN, CCMC FQ applications. The Financial Counselor is responsible for maintaining knowledge of JCAHO, HIPPA, and Patient Rights & Responsibilities. Financial Counselor will maintain a high degree of knowledge about Revenue Cycle drivers, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Limited Benefit Plans, and cost sharing plans. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining knowledge of the Financial Policy, Charity. Financial Counselors are responsible for securing authorizations and referrals for all emergency admits and all scheduled procedures both Inpatient and Outpatient. Knowledge of CPT codes and all relevant NPI and TPI is essential for securing correct authorizations and referrals.

Location

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department

Admitting/Registration

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

40

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years Hospital, Financial Counseling, or Physician Office Experience required
• Knowledge of government programs, HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payors, required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Typing and Computer experience required
• Knowledge of ESRD, preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred

Certification/Licensure

• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.