Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs in Kansas
Financial Counselor - Healthcare develops and facilitates payment plans for patients to finance medical expenses by coordinating between insurer, third party payer and patient. Confirms level, terms of coverage, and benefit limits with health insurance providers. Being a Financial Counselor - Healthcare advises patients of any alternative sources of funding or assistance available from social service agencies. Prepares and files any documentation needed to complete payment arrangements. Additionally, Financial Counselor - Healthcare may arrange for referrals or second opinions. Has general knowledge of insurance terms and practices. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Financial Counselor - Healthcare works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Financial Counselor - Healthcare typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Financial Counselor - Pre-Registration HSD - FT - Day
- 100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- Schedule: Full time - 36 hours/week or greater Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Weekly Work Schedule: M-F days. This is a patient facing position and is NOT remote. Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Under direction, responsible for reviewing and assisting uninsured and underinsured financially responsible parties to find appropriate sources to pay hospital bills. The individual must professionally interact with patients, families, physicians, other staff members, insurance companies and employers to thoroughly and promptly research and identify potential third-party payer payment sources. The goal of this role is to enhance customer satisfaction by eliminating or reducing financial concerns without interrupting the continuum of care. Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Associate's Degree Preferred Experience Qualifications 3 years Healthcare financial services, healthcare registration services or related healthcare experience. Required Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency) Detailed knowledge of major third-party billing and contract requirements. (Required proficiency) Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Superior written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, physicians, employees and the general public. (Required proficiency) Exhibits a positive attitude with a professional and pleasant demeanor when communicating with all customers and providing information. (Required proficiency) Keyboarding skill or typing skill of at least 30 wpm. (Preferred proficiency) What you will do Researches and identifies potential payer sources for patients who are either uninsured or underinsured. Assists patients/guarantors with the completion of applications to qualify for government or non-government health coverage. This can include but is not limited to: Medicaid, Medicare, COBRA, Disability. Identifies accounts which meet the criteria for referral to an outside vendor for review of coverage options and application completion. Completes timely monitoring and follow-up on patient accounts pending application outcome. Acts as a resource for patients, families and staff for anything coverage related. Completes thorough and timely documentation in patient accounts detailing assistance provided, progress and outcome. Understands federal laws relating to COBRA and State of Kansas laws related to Medicaid. Stays current with program and regulation changes by reviewing notices and bulletins. Ensures customer concerns are processed in compliance with organization's policies while maintaining the highest level of patient and employee rights, including confidentiality of patient information and personnel issues. Identifies and notifies management of customer service issues and potential process/system problems that cause billing and payment errors and assists in improvement implementation as requested. Completes the annual mandatory in-services and other conditions of employment requirements. Reads and comprehends correspondence from government and third-party payors to keep abreast of new regulations, policies and billing and payment requirements. Consistently uses diplomacy and respect both in person and when using the telephone, and performs effectively and professionally under stressful conditions. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability Hybrid Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 20 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Working Conditions Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
- 10 Days Ago
FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
- Salina Regional Health Center
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Salina, KS
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY Position Summary: Performs inpatient and outpatient billing for professional services. Completes or initiates original billing for one or more pay classes including follow up on bills...
- 4 Days Ago
FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
- Salina Regional Health Center
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Lindsborg, KS
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY Position Summary: Performs inpatient and outpatient billing for professional services. Completes or initiates original billing for one or more pay classes including follow up on bills...
- 7 Days Ago
Financial Counselor
- Springstone, Inc.
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Olathe, KS
FULL_TIME
- OverviewFinancial CounselorMonday-Friday Members of our team Enjoy:Working with a highly engaged staffHealthy staffing levelsFlexible schedulingCareer growthCompetitive compensationDaily Pay - We've p...
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Financial Counselor
- Clara Barton Hospital & Clinics
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Hoisington, KS
FULL_TIME
- KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and/or G.E.D. certificate, Associate degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 1 year or more related experience and/or traini...
- 2 Months Ago
Patient Financial Counselor
- Ellsworth County Medical Center
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Ellsworth, KS
FULL_TIME
- Ellsworth County Medical Center is looking for a full-time Patient Financial Counselor. The ideal candidate thrives in a patient-focused, team-based environment, and actively commits to our mission of...
- 4 Days Ago
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About Kansas
Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs
$37,196 to $46,466
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What does a Financial Counselor - Healthcare do?
Financial Counselor - Healthcare in Providence, RI
In case the insurance of the patient covers the cost, a financial counselor works with the needed papers and documents and make sure that everything is in order.
January 11, 2020
Financial Counselor - Healthcare in Tucson, AZ
Financial counselors usually work in the front office location of hospitals, where they sit on their desks and use computers in facilitating their jobs.
January 26, 2020
Financial Counselor - Healthcare in Vincennes, IN
However, there are instances that financial counselors work at night or even during weekends.
December 03, 2019