Hospital Financial Counselor & Patient Billing Expert

Guidehouse; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Résumé du poste

Guidehouse is seeking an Admitting Representative for UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. This role handles patient financial counseling, eligibility verification, and discharge planning, ensuring accurate insurance and liability details are documented.

You will partner with hospital staff to set up payment plans and communicate with patients about their financial responsibilities, while maintaining compliance with government programs and internal processes.

Qualifications

• PC skills in a Windows environment are required; Word and Excel helpful.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and County eligibility programs.

Responsabilités

• Determines patient responsibility and eligibility through Insurance, Federal, State, and/or County government benefits.
• Reviews accounts for proper plan codes, financial class, and patient type.
• Contacts appropriate agencies to verify assumptions of liability.
• Negotiates flat rates on accounts where the patient has no linkage to government programs.
• Does bedside with patients and informs them of financial responsibility prior to discharge.
• Sets up payment plans with patients prior to discharge and documents payment arrangements in patient accounting systems.

Connaissances

Windows PC skills

Word

Excel

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years related experience in lieu of education

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Guidehouse is seeking an Admitting Representative for UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. This role handles patient financial counseling, eligibility verification, and discharge planning, ensuring accurate insurance and liability details are documented.

You will partner with hospital staff to set up payment plans and communicate with patients about their financial responsibilities, while maintaining compliance with government programs and internal processes.