A leading University in New Brunswick is seeking a Financial Counselor. This is a temp to perm position for 6-12 months with a possibility of hire after at least 6 months of working.
The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm.
Pay rate is $25/hr - $30/hr depending on experience.
Location: New Brunswick, 08901
Duties include but not limited to;

• Conduct financial screenings of patients in order to secure payment for healthcare services for those that are uninsured and underinsured.
• Review patient accounts, determine eligibility for receiving benefits, assist with the application process and authorizations for benefits.
• Create estimates and collects point of service cash when appropriate.
• Provide timely and appropriate referrals for various state medical assistance programs, collect all necessary documentation and patient signatures and verify commercial payers.
• Update patients financial record in the appropriate systems.
• Identify the appropriate payment source, which may include patient payment, enrollment in government programs including Medicaid and Charity Care or other payment sources.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Hospital billing or accounting experience
• Knowledge of Charity Care. Medicaid guidelines and regulations
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification preferred
• Candidate must be detail-oriented
• Computer experience required
• A minimum of three years insurance authorization/pre-certification experience required.
• Knowledge of insurance, insurance verification and TOS collections
• Prior experience in hospital admissions preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bilingual preferred

Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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