What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Counselor position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Description
As a Financial Counselor, you will be responsible for:
- Verifying accurate demographic and financial information
- Reviewing and interpreting insurance benefits
- Providing financial counseling and screening
- Handling charity applications and credit assessments
- Establishing all financial arrangements and refer appropriate cases to other agencies to assist patients with discharge/post hospital care.
- Working closely with Patient Placement, Care Coordination, Social Services, and Patient Business Services to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
- Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondence
- Proficient in basic math
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
Salary Range: $33.27- $47.77 /hourly
Qualifications
We're seeking an exceptional, self-directed professional with:
- Working knowledge of third-party payer relationships as well as relevant state and federal health programs
- Working knowledge of third party payer and medical terminology
- Ability to adapt to and implement changing registration procedures
- Working knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, and insurance contracting
- Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practice or procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proper phone etiquette
- Bilingual English/Spanish abilities, preferred
- PC proficiency and basic math knowledge
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Independent decision-making skills and sound judgment
- Ability to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and work rules
- Flexibility in working varied schedules and at a variety of locations when necessary
Note: May be subject to test on qualifying skills
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $33 - $48