Financial Counselor

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a Financial Counselor in Arizona to educate patient families about insurance benefits and payment options for out-of-pocket costs.

The role is full-time and onsite, coordinating with the patient care team to determine ability to pay, review balances, and build a plan to cover expenses while guiding patients through financial assistance and third-party coverage. Candidates should have 2+ years of medical financial counseling experience, AHCCCS knowledge, a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical financial counselor experience
• Strong AHCCCS knowledge
• High school diploma or GED
• Criminal background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Explain relevant benefits and out-of-pocket amounts based on data from payer tools and websites
• Determine patients' ability to pay and review existing balances
• Develop a plan to cover out-of-pocket amounts
• Assist with resolution of billing inquiries with customer service
• Provide patient estimates prior to service to help determine costs and payment options
• Document activities and interactions for patient accounts
• Provide complete financial assistance packets to management for review
• Track all financial assistance applications in a central repository
• Collaborate with other departments, payers, and vendors on behalf of the patient
• Maintain understanding of Federal Marketplace, Medicare, AHCCCS and other payer rules
• Provide feedback to management on issues affecting service quality
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Customer service

AHCCCS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job # 25299 Financial Counselor

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Compensation and Schedule for the Financial Counselor

Financial Counselor - Full-time, onsite, $21-$28 per hour, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Amazing benefits and ownership of your accounts!

Required Qualifications of the Financial Counselor

• 2+ years of recent medical financial counselor experience required
• Strong AHCCCS knowledge required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Job Summary for the Financial Counselor

Work with patient families to educate them on applicable insurance benefits and payment options for out-of-pocket amounts due. For uninsured and underinsured patients, assist the family in obtaining 3rd party coverage through government and/or commercial plans and walk them through the financial assistance application process. Provide a customer service friendly approach that is coordinated with the patient care team to ensure that the family has a full understanding of liability, coverage and coverage options, and payment options.

Responsibilities of the Financial Counselor

• Explain relevant benefits and applicable out of pocket amounts based on data obtained through various electronic tools and in-payer websites
• Determine patients' ability to pay and review existing balances
• Develop a comprehensive plan to cover out of pocket amounts
• Assist with the resolution of billing inquiries by facilitating process with customer service
• Provide patient estimates prior to service to assist patients in determining cost of services and options for payment
• Provide accurate and timely documentation for patient accounts explaining activities and interactions with family members, staff, and outside sources on behalf of the patient
• Provide complete and orderly financial assistance packets to management for review and approval
• Track all financial assistance applications in central repository
• Work collaboratively with other departments, payers, and vendors on behalf of the patient
• Maintain a general understanding of the Federal Marketplace, Medicare, Managed Care, AHCCCS, and other third-party payer rules, authorization and billing requirements
• Provide feedback to management regarding work related problems and assist with resolutions to provide excellent customer service
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as requested

About the Company

This local hospital system has been providing hope, healing, and the best health care for families since 1983. Today, they stand as Arizona's fastest growing patient-focused system and as one of the national leaders in advanced care. Over the last four decades, they've grown beyond the walls of a hospital to build a network of care centers and facilities that can better serve their patients in the greater Phoenix area and the state of Arizona, as well as from around the world. Their success is a testament to the shared passion their teams have for care and our commitment to working together to bring a brighter future for their patients, their communities, and their employees. This organization has an immediate need for two patient and enthusiastic Financial Counselors to join their team!

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability