University of Florida · 9 hours ago
Shared Patient Financial Counselor - Orthopaedic Shared Business Office - Day Shift -
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUniversity of Florida is seeking a Shared Patient Financial Counselor for their Orthopaedic Shared Business Office. This role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity by handling various insurance and benefit verifications and coordinating financial issues for patients seeking services at the hospital and clinics.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ensures the financial integrity of the University of Florida Health Physicians and Shands Healthcare by providing managed care, Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance and other third party benefit verification, precertification and authorization activities on behalf of both Shands Hospital and UF Health Physicians, for patients seeking clinic and hospital-based services including hospital outpatient procedures and ancillary services
Secures appropriate demographic and third party information for new and return outpatients, while creating a first impression of the hospital and clinics through in-person interviews and advance telephone registrations
This process includes establishing and/or confirming a medical record identification number, account creation, financial screening and analysis, verifying insurance or other third party coverage, collecting deposits, arranging monthly payment plans, sponsorship referral, obtaining necessary signatures and support documentation from patients and guarantors, and coordinating financial issues with internal and external departments
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent is required
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a business office, experience with a healthcare provider, healthcare-related business, or in a related industry (e.g. insurance) with emphasis on third party payor requirements is required
A working knowledge of medical and insurance industry terminology is required
Must have experience which demonstrates ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, recognize and react to changing priorities, make timely and accurate judgment decisions, effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals and work independent of direct supervision
Proficiency in applications as well as demonstrated ability to work with multiple computer systems is required
Must demonstrate exceptional verbal, analytical and written communication skills
Must be adaptable, tactful, and able to work well under pressure
Must demonstrate an understanding of first impression position and the need for appropriate attire, attitude and concern associated with the position
Preferred
College level work including medical terminology is preferred
EPIC system knowledge desired
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
10001+ employees
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