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Summit Oaks Hospital · 5 months ago

FINANCIAL COUNSELOR

Summit, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Summit Oaks Hospital is a private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center that has been providing quality health care since 1902. They are seeking a highly motivated and licensed clinician to join their therapeutic team as a Financial Counselor, responsible for verifying patient benefits, preparing admission folders, and assisting with financial arrangements.

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Responsibilities

Upon receipt of an intake inquiry form, verifies eligibility and benefits for all admissions within 24 hours

Obtain after-hours admission files from the Assessment Department each morning if not delivered

Communicate benefits information and co-payments to patients and families prior to admission, or within 48 hours

Maintain system for benefit expiration; and communicate on a daily basis with the Business Office Director

Ensure all pre-admission and admission paperwork are addressed and completed in an accurate manner upon admission

Complete the telephone profile of insurance benefits prior to admission. Weekend admissions should be completed no later than Monday morning

Obtain a deposit and explain benefits and financial obligations within 48 hours of admittance

Provide financial counseling to patient and/or guardian or assigned responsible party

Maintain all in-house accounts in a current and accurate manner

Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Qualification

Admissions processesInsurance coverage knowledgePayment planning techniquesBilling techniquesFinancial counseling

Required

Knowledge of admissions processes and procedures

Knowledge of insurance coverage, co-payments and deductibles

Knowledge of all code procedures

Knowledge of payment planning and billing techniques