Patient Financial Counselor - Admissions & International

Texas Children's Hospital; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a Financial Counselor to verify insurance for new admissions, coordinate authorizations, and secure accurate demographic and financial information. They will also work with international payers and assist with discharge planning to ensure timely coverage.

The role includes collaboration with Admissions & the EC and Patient Services Specialists, with a 8a-5p schedule and rotating weekends. Prior experience in hospital payer verification is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business preferred.
• 2 Years Of Related Experience Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs insurance verification and determines primary, secondary, and tertiary payers for inpatient and outpatient accounts.
• Contacts insurance companies within 24 hours of admission and obtains initial authorization and benefits/eligibility.
• Documents communications in Epic in real time during account reviews and audits.
• Verifies benefits for specified services and coordinates with Care Management for authorization.
• Works with international payers for international patients and secures letters of guarantee/authorization.
• Secures scheduled clinic visits and ensures financial scheduling before service date.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business preferred

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a Financial Counselor to verify insurance for new admissions, coordinate authorizations, and secure accurate demographic and financial information. They will also work with international payers and assist with discharge planning to ensure timely coverage.

The role includes collaboration with Admissions & the EC and Patient Services Specialists, with a 8a-5p schedule and rotating weekends. Prior experience in hospital payer verification is preferred.