Financial Counselor I - Pre Registration

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Financial Counselor to assist patients with payment processes, providing exemplary customer service and handling financial information with accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and some financial experience. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a financial, business office, or customer service environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and inputs patient demographic and financial information efficiently.
• Explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays and deductibles.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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About Orlando Health

Orlando Health Medical Group is a physician-led group of medical practices serving patients from across Florida and the Southeast. More than 1,500 physicians and 650 advanced practice professionals deliver expert care in more than 55 areas of focus — spanning primary care, adult medical and surgical specialties, and specialty institutes — to include adult and pediatric primary care, cardiology and vascular medicine, critical care, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, oncology, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant, women’s health, more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, and the largest hospitalist program in Florida. As part of Orlando Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Orlando Health Medical Group is committed to providing

Position Summary

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health Medical Group is a physician-led group of medical practices serving patients from across Florida and the Southeast. More than 1,500 physicians and 650 advanced practice professionals deliver expert care in more than 55 areas of focus — spanning primary care, adult medical and surgical specialties, and specialty institutes — to include adult and pediatric primary care, cardiology and vascular medicine, critical care, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, oncology, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant, women’s health, more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, and the largest hospitalist program in Florida. As part of Orlando Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Orlando Health Medical Group is committed to providing

easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer multiple community locations and convenient appointment options, so patients have easy access to comprehensive care.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 29,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

The Financial Counselor assists patients and their families with a host of services to ensure that the process of collecting payments is fully explained and is as comfortable as possible.

Responsibilities

• Understands the importance Orlando Health places on providing exemplary customer service and performs job functions in a manner that helps meet the department customer service goals.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional approach and communicates effectively with customers and team members at all times.
• Efficiently and accurately gathers and inputs patient/guarantor demographic and financial information
• Contacts Primary Care or Admitting Physician to obtain authorizations, diagnosis, and procedure detail as necessary.
• Explains necessary forms and obtains signatures from patient/guarantor.
• Contacts appropriate payers, verifying benefits and obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays, deductibles and self-pay portions due.
• Collects for related professional care when appropriate.
• Documents authorization and benefit information in registration system.
• Assembles patient record and obtains copies of relevant documents including insurance cards, photo identification cards and any advance directives.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements and regulations.
• Exhibits competency in the use of all registration systems, electronic verification tools and Web based resources.
• Follows Patient Financial Services self-pay policies including completion of Guarantor Financial Statement Application, explanation of payment options and collections of monies due.
• Follows Patient Financial Services policies related to cash handling.
• Performs basic individual cashiering functions.
• Collects and inventories patient valuables following policy guidelines.
• Maintains basic understanding of the medical necessity screening process and appropriate systems.
• Performs appropriate pre-registration functions including calling physician offices, insurance payers and the patient/guarantor, as necessary.
• Maintains departmental logs for statistical reporting.
• Consistently meets Quality Assurance standards set by Patient Access and the department.
• Meets departmental goals regarding collections, productivity and customer service.
• Maintains flexibility in work schedule availability that allows department to change/modify work schedule to meet departmental needs.
• Meets federal, state and hospital requirements related to compliance issues.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  
  

Other Related Functions

• Attends and participates in department staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.
• Responsible for reviewing and adhering to all Patient Financial Services and departmental education initiatives.
• Meets all corporate and Patient Financial Services annual recertification and education requirements.
• Assists his/her manager in planning and organizing department activities.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• High School or equivalent.
• Must complete Patient Financial Services Orientation program and annual educational requirements.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

None.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in a financial, business office, or customer service environment required.
• Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office-based products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Typing proficiency.
• One (1) year PC/Windows experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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