Onsite Financial Counselor – Hospital Admissions & Billing

summitbhc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM seeks a Financial Counselor to verify benefits, counsel patients on funding sources, and collect upfront payments. This onsite role supports accurate billing and effective financial planning for patients and families.

The position requires 2+ years in admissions/collections within a hospital setting; psychiatric experience is preferred. Onsite work with a focus on timely financial clearance at discharge.

Qualifications

• Two+ years admissions and collections experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience verifying benefits and insurance required/benefits verification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies benefits on each admission and documents patient financial obligations.
• Provides financial counseling to patients/families including net funding sources and upfront collections when appropriate.
• Collects data and compiles reports to monitor upfront collection data.
• Responds to requests for insurance benefit verification to facilitate admission.
• Reviews benefit and eligibility information for accuracy and timely communication to staff.
• Determines third party and self-pay liability; verifies benefits and expected length of stay.

Skills

Two+ years admissions/collections exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Online Admission/Billing system

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM seeks a Financial Counselor to verify benefits, counsel patients on funding sources, and collect upfront payments. This onsite role supports accurate billing and effective financial planning for patients and families.

The position requires 2+ years in admissions/collections within a hospital setting; psychiatric experience is preferred. Onsite work with a focus on timely financial clearance at discharge.