Financial Counselor

South Sound Behavioral Hospital; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Life insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Job summary

South Sound Behavioral Hospital in Lacey, WA is seeking an experienced Financial Counselor to verify benefits on admission inquiries and prepare admission folders. The role involves collecting co-pays/deductibles and assisting with payment plans to ensure timely access to care.

The successful candidate will coordinate with utilization review and discharge planning, provide ongoing benefit information, and arrange financial terms with collections staff.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in admission processes and collections.
• Working knowledge of managed care, insurance coverage, co-pays, and payment plans.

Responsibilities

• Verify benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries and prepare admission folders.
• Collect co-pays/deductibles from patients and assist with payment plans.
• Coordinate with utilization review and discharge planning to limit non-payment risk.
• Provide ongoing patient benefit information and participate in discharge procedures.
• Coordinate financial arrangements with collection personnel.

Skills

Admission processes

Collections procedures

Managed care knowledge

Payment plans coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FINCANCIAL COUNSELOR!Monthly Bonus Opportunity!FulltimeSwingshiftYour Work Matters How will you make a difference?Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Counselor ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the verification of benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing admission folders, collecting co-pays/deductibles from patients? Join our team at South Sound Behavioral Hospital!In this position, you will accurately verify benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing admission folders, collecting co-pays/deductibles from patients, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts to limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collection personnel.Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:Education & Licensure: High School graduate or equivalent requiredExperience: A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans; and a working knowledge of computers and business software programs (Excel) preferred.Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:401(k) + matching100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salaryHealth insuranceVision insuranceDental insurance100% company-paid long term disability insurancePaid time offPaid holidaysCafeteria on siteEmployee engagement eventsEmployee assistance programEmployee recognition programFree parkingDisclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.Compensation:This is a full-time position and the expected compensation range is $23.00 - $26.00 hourly + monthly bonus opportunity. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Financial Counselor!Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled ServiceWelcome to South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), where passion meets purpose in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment.Our 138-bed facility located in Lacey, WA, SSBH is the newest behavioral health facility in the area equipped with cutting-edge safety features to ensure a secure and supportive environment for both our employees and our patients. At SSBH, our expert team, including licensed psychiatrists, compassionate nurses, skilled therapists, and adept technicians, is united by a singular commitment — to deliver exceptional care to every individual, regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer specialized programs to create a haven for patients to embark on their healing journey in utmost comfort.Join us in our transformative mission to redefine mental healthcare through person-centered care. Here, your unique skills and boundless compassion have the power to make a profound impact on the lives of those in need. If you are ready to contribute to a community that values excellence and empathy, seize this opportunity to apply and become a catalyst for positive change at South Sound Behavioral Hospital.To learn more about SSBH, visit us at: https://www.southsoundbehavioralhospital.com/TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service____________________________________________________________South Sound Behavioral Hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.