Patient Billing & Insurance Advocate

Oceans Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Abilene, TX, is seeking a Financial Counselor to assist patients with medical bills and insurance questions. You will act as the liaison between patients and their insurers, helping coordinate payments and explain benefits.

The role requires accurate entry of demographic and financial data into the patient accounting system for admissions, and ensuring proper documentation for billing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographic and financial information in the patient accounting system for admissions.
• Ensure admission paperwork yields required labels and facesheet.
• Verify documentation for billing compliance, including intake assessment and physician order.
• Meet with new admissions to review insurance benefits and financial obligations.
• Update billing system with demographic or financial changes.
• Initiate point-of-care collections with patients.
• Coordinate non-covered day discussions with Utilization Management and patients.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Job description

Oceans Healthcare in Abilene, TX, is seeking a Financial Counselor to assist patients with medical bills and insurance questions. You will act as the liaison between patients and their insurers, helping coordinate payments and explain benefits.

The role requires accurate entry of demographic and financial data into the patient accounting system for admissions, and ensuring proper documentation for billing compliance.