Hospital Financial Counselor - Benefits & Billing

Peak Behavioral; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM is seeking a Financial Counselor to join our onsite team. The role focuses on verifying benefits, educating patients and families about financial obligations, and guiding upfront payments and funding sources.

The position requires 2+ years of admissions/collections experience in a hospital setting, preferably with psychiatric exposure. Knowledge of online Admission/Billing systems is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ admissions, collections experience and verification of benefits in a hospital setting required.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies benefits on each admission and documents patient financial obligations.
• Provides financial counseling including consent of private pay, EOBs, co-pays, and deductibles to patients and families.
• Performs upfront collections when appropriate and explains funding sources.

Skills

Admissions experience

Collections experience

Benefits verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Online admissions/billing system

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM is seeking a Financial Counselor to join our onsite team. The role focuses on verifying benefits, educating patients and families about financial obligations, and guiding upfront payments and funding sources.

The position requires 2+ years of admissions/collections experience in a hospital setting, preferably with psychiatric exposure. Knowledge of online Admission/Billing systems is desirable.