Healthcare Financial Counselor: Access & Reimbursement

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

EAP and wellness

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Financial Counselor to verify insurance eligibility, secure authorizations, and clearly communicate financial responsibilities.

You will work with clients, clinicians, and staff to support access to treatment and accurate reimbursement, contributing to Meridian's mission of improving lives in our communities. The role emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and collaboration across departments to ensure compliant revenue cycle

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2–5 years of experience in insurance eligibility, verification, or a related healthcare revenue cycle function preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, medical office, or insurance environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits per program and payer requirements.
• Conduct insurance verification and determine coverage prior to treatment.
• Assist clients with financial counseling and explanation of financial responsibilities.
• Coordinate with clinical teams and payers to ensure access to care.
• Maintain accurate client financial and insurance documentation.
• Assist with payment arrangements and collections per policies.
• Monitor authorization requirements and timely submission of documentation.

Skills

Insurance verification

Payer guidelines

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Financial Counselor to verify insurance eligibility, secure authorizations, and clearly communicate financial responsibilities.

You will work with clients, clinicians, and staff to support access to treatment and accurate reimbursement, contributing to Meridian's mission of improving lives in our communities. The role emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and collaboration across departments to ensure compliant revenue cycle