Financial Counselor — Bonus Eligible, Full-Time

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

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.