Hospital Patient Financial Counselor: Billing & Support

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision plans

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending (FSA) and health-swa

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Paid benefit time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington is seeking a Financial Counselor for its Conroe, TX area hospital. The role coordinates with patients and third-party payers to verify eligibility, obtain authorization, and discuss financing options for inpatient services.

The position requires experience in hospital admissions/collections, a high school diploma (or higher), and crisis management training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Crisis management certification per hospital policy and standards required.
• Three or more years of prior admissions and/or collections experience in a hospital setting required.
• Psych experience preferred.
• Experience in billing, accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Confers with patients and third-party payers to ensure eligibility and authorization of services.
• Identify alternative financial sources for services and facilitate processing of approval.
• Field patient account inquiries and act as the financial case manager for inpatient assigned patients.
• Provide cost estimates prior to admission and advise patients on paying for services.
• Liaise between the hospital and the patient and collect payments.

Education

High school diploma

Crisis management certification

3+ years hospital admissions/collections experience

Experience in billing or accounting

Job description

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington is seeking a Financial Counselor for its Conroe, TX area hospital. The role coordinates with patients and third-party payers to verify eligibility, obtain authorization, and discuss financing options for inpatient services.

The position requires experience in hospital admissions/collections, a high school diploma (or higher), and crisis management training.