Kennedy Krieger Institute · 1 month ago
Financial Counselor I
US-MD-Baltimore
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expKennedy Krieger Institute is a healthcare organization focused on providing care for patients. The Financial Counselor I will provide administrative support and financial counseling for patients and families, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to quality standards.
CommunitiesEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Verify, analyze, interpret, and document patient health insurance coverage, health plan provisions, or other third-party payment plan arrangements for outpatient and day treatment medical programs
Conduct in-person or phone interviews with patient representatives to secure accurate information relative to financial status and cost of services. Obtain necessary referrals, authorization, and pre-certifications as needed. Obtain patient demographic data not captured during scheduling process
Complete all online system entries and hard copy forms as needed
Interview and counsel underinsured and uninsured patients, determine financial eligibility, verify insurance benefits, and perform financial case management. Secure authorization for outpatient medical programs
Facilitate medically necessary correspondence with insurance carriers and other third-party payers
Demonstrate understanding of basic business requirements of designated clinic and serves as a liaison between the clinic, the Care Center, the Patient Access Office, the Finance department, and customers
Facilitate financial clearance for newly scheduled appointments through coordination with Care Center(s)
Evaluate funding sources and alternate funding sources of payment, following through until sources are exhausted or obtained
Monitor insurance benefit thresholds (concurrent review) and facilitates the acquisition of additional authorization as directed by the Clinical Care Team
Estimate deposit requirements, determine patient liability, establish payment arrangements, and coordinate payment arrangement information with Patient Accounting. Prepares cost estimates of services for families and agencies and facilitate negotiation of rates for outpatient programs and clinics based on insurance type and coverage
Assist with the tracking of departmental reports, including Delinquency Reports, Medical Assistance Clearance Reports, bad debt reports, Medicare, and other insurance data tracking. Communicates solutions to leadership
Review, evaluate, and coordinate health insurance benefits available through public and private health care coverage programs to ensure payment
Forward all needed paperwork for outpatient procedures to Patient Registration Representatives to be added to account folder to ensure timely billing
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum two years of experience related to admissions and patient accounting in a healthcare setting required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in human services related field or health care administration preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with match
Tuition reimbursement
Free parking
Child care subsidies
Rich professional development opportunities
Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute helps children and young adults with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (21)
2024 (13)
2023 (8)
2022 (15)
2021 (11)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.99MKey Investors
Government of United States of AmericaFCC
2023-01-15Grant· $1M
2020-05-19Grant· $0.99M
Leadership Team
Bradley Schlaggar
President and CEO
Amy Bastian
Chief Science Officer
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