UHS · 5 months ago
FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
SUMMIT, New Jersey
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.68/hr - $34.02/hrUniversal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities. The Admissions Financial Counselor is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility for patient admissions, preparing admission folders, and assisting with payment plans while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
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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
Required
Very strong cash collection skills/experience
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
Company
UHS
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2007-04-16Acquired
1981-07-17IPO
Leadership Team
Marc D. Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Matthew D. Klein
Sr. Vice President and General Counsel
Recent News
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