Patient Financial Counselor - Hybrid Remote Billing & Support

Utmb; Galveston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston is seeking a Patient Financial Counselor to interview patients for demographic, financial, and third-party payor information to assess ability to pay for services.

The role involves gathering data, screening for financial responsibility, verifying residency and income, and directing patients to reimbursement sources. It also includes calculating visit charges and counseling on unpaid bills in a hybrid Galveston setting.

Qualifications

• Interview patients to collect demographic and financial information.
• Screen patients for financial responsibility using standard screening documents.
• Verify residency, income and third-party information.

Responsibilities

• Gathers all patient demographic data required during patient interview.
• Screens patient for financial responsibility.
• Verifies patient information by obtaining proofs of residency, income, and third-party carriers.
• Determines potential reimbursement sources and directs patients to them.
• Calculates charges for office visits and collects payments.
• Counsels patients about unpaid bills.
• Creates patient folders and ensures proper paperwork.
• Adheres to department controls.

Skills

Knowledge of patient coverages andfund

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston is seeking a Patient Financial Counselor to interview patients for demographic, financial, and third-party payor information to assess ability to pay for services.

The role involves gathering data, screening for financial responsibility, verifying residency and income, and directing patients to reimbursement sources. It also includes calculating visit charges and counseling on unpaid bills in a hybrid Galveston setting.