Perimeter Behavioral of Arlington has a great opportunity for an experienced full-time Patient Financial Counselor. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is conveniently located in Arlington Texas and is a psychiatric children’s hospital providing inpatient programs for children and adolescents. We are committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community. If you would like to join our professional team, then apply today!

The Patient Financial Counselor’s responsibilities include the following:

• Represents the Hospital in financial matters pertaining to obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases of the patient's visit.
• Acts as intermediary with Admitting, Central Business Office, patients, and family members while the patient is hospitalized.
• Backs up Assessment & Referral Department with Insurance Verification process. Performs secondary verifications when necessary.
• Deal directly with patients and responsible parties to review costs, insurance coverage and payment requirements.
• Maintains the Upfront Collections Log.
• Identifies Estimated Patient Responsibility amount upon Admission, or shortly thereafter, and collects all copay, deductible, and coinsurance amounts.
• Meets with discharging clients to discuss Financial Obligations, collect estimated Client Responsibility amount, and answer questions pertaining to hospitalization.
• Maintains Financial Files for each admitted client.
• Effectively uses reporting tools to follow up on past due accounts.
• Scans Financial/Admission paperwork into HCS.
• Completes Promissory Notes for clients who are unable to pay in full by the time of discharge.
• Processes refunds and payments as necessary, promptly responds to patient inquiries.
• Prepares supporting documentation for patient file upon write-off to bad debt or denial accounts.
• Serves as a Liaison with the Central Business Office in responding to information requests related to claim denials or missing information that delays claim submission.
• Ensures client demographic and insurance information in HCS is accurate.
• Attends Revenue Cycle Department as needed.
• Performs Daily Census Reconciliation to ensure Charge Capture process is accurate.

Qualified candidates for Financial Counselor should have the following:

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• At least one-year experience in patient accounts or as an insurance verifier in a healthcare field preferably in a behavioral health setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Knowledgeable about insurance benefits and coverages

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Our benefits include the following:

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.