We are looking for a dedicated Financial Counselor to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Rosa, California. This role is integral to ensuring smooth patient admissions, financial counseling, and the management of self-pay accounts. The Financial Counselor will collaborate with various departments and team members, including the Revenue Cycle Team, Patient Access, case managers, insurance representatives, and healthcare providers. Responsibilities: • Facilitate patient admissions by conducting interviews, verifying insurance coverage, and processing necessary paperwork. • Provide financial counseling to patients and their families, offering guidance on payment options and resolving admission-related inquiries. • Manage patient valuables securely during hospital stays and handle monetary transactions such as co-payments and payment arrangements. • Assess private pay accounts, verify insurance details, and coordinate credit and collection procedures to ensure timely account resolution. • Collaborate with case managers, physicians, and other staff to decrease claim denials and increase reimbursement efficiency. • Maintain thorough knowledge of third-party payer processes, Medi-Cal billing requirements, and charity care criteria. • Generate price estimates, analyze financial reports, and ensure timely reporting of accounts. • Handle incoming calls with a detail-oriented approach, providing excellent customer service and timely responses. • Demonstrate strong organizational skills by independently managing workflows and multi-registration processes. • Maintain a detail-oriented demeanor and ensure service excellence in all interactions with patients, peers, and hospital staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent education. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare billing and insurance processes. • Familiarity with medical terminology and basic coding knowledge such as ICD-10. • Proficiency in administrative tasks, including data entry and receptionist duties. • Strong communication skills and the ability to handle inbound calls professionally. • Competence in PC software applications and administrative office procedures. • Ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities efficiently. • Commitment to providing exceptional service and maintaining confidentiality in all patient interactions.

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Santa Rosa, CA
onsite
Temporary
24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Financial Counselor to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Rosa, California. This role is integral to ensuring smooth patient admissions, financial counseling, and the management of self-pay accounts. The Financial Counselor will collaborate with various departments and team members, including the Revenue Cycle Team, Patient Access, case managers, insurance representatives, and healthcare providers. Responsibilities: • Facilitate patient admissions by conducting interviews, verifying insurance coverage, and processing necessary paperwork. • Provide financial counseling to patients and their families, offering guidance on payment options and resolving admission-related inquiries. • Manage patient valuables securely during hospital stays and handle monetary transactions such as co-payments and payment arrangements. • Assess private pay accounts, verify insurance details, and coordinate credit and collection procedures to ensure timely account resolution. • Collaborate with case managers, physicians, and other staff to decrease claim denials and increase reimbursement efficiency. • Maintain thorough knowledge of third-party payer processes, Medi-Cal billing requirements, and charity care criteria. • Generate price estimates, analyze financial reports, and ensure timely reporting of accounts. • Handle incoming calls with a detail-oriented approach, providing excellent customer service and timely responses. • Demonstrate strong organizational skills by independently managing workflows and multi-registration processes. • Maintain a detail-oriented demeanor and ensure service excellence in all interactions with patients, peers, and hospital staff.
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