Patient Financial Counselor & Billing Specialist

Northwell; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell in Melville, NY seeks a Financial Counselor to advise admitted patients on financial responsibility, process payments, issue receipts, and maintain a collection log. The role supports patient billing and financial clearance at the point of service.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients to obtain financial and insurance information, verifying coverage, collecting applicable insurance, and assisting with the FAU application process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain necessary financial and insurance information.
• Verifies patients insurance and collects additional insurance such as No Fault and Workers Compensation.
• Performs financial assessment of patients; refers potential Medicaid cases to Medicaid Investigator.
• Gathers documentation and assists in the completion of the Financial Assistance Program (FAU) application process.
• Assists patients and/or families in resolving hospital bills; advises and counsels patients of their payment responsibility due to the hospital.
• Establishes patients' pro-rated financial obligations and sets-up payment arrangements/contracts.
• Follows up on scheduled payments via mail and telephone.
• Processes applications for Section 1011, where applicable.
• Maintains daily work log of payments collected.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell in Melville, NY seeks a Financial Counselor to advise admitted patients on financial responsibility, process payments, issue receipts, and maintain a collection log. The role supports patient billing and financial clearance at the point of service.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients to obtain financial and insurance information, verifying coverage, collecting applicable insurance, and assisting with the FAU application process.