Patient Access & Financial Counselor

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Job summary

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a Financial Counselor to bridge patients, families, and the business office. You will guide patients through insurance options, Medi-Cal and other assistance programs, and coordinate admissions and billing processes.

This full-time role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Two years of insurance verification experience preferred.
• Experience with Medi-Cal/Healthcare insurance verification and billing preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding required.
• Understanding of medical terminology and patient financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and interview patients or families to collect personal and insurance information.
• Arrange admissions and ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage and communicate details to relevant departments.
• Provide clear financial counseling before admission.
• Assist with Medi-Cal eligibility and other financial assistance programs.
• Coordinate with county offices for TAR and follow up on payments.
• Support collections by handling billing inquiries and resolving balances.
• Collaborate with the business office to reduce denials and improve reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Perform other duties to support admissions and billing operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a Financial Counselor to bridge patients, families, and the business office. You will guide patients through insurance options, Medi-Cal and other assistance programs, and coordinate admissions and billing processes.

This full-time role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.