Financial Counselor - ACU | Surgical Specialists - Deltona MC | Daytona Beach Days

Overview

To deliver excellent patient centered service by facilitating established financial processes that enable and expedite the billing and collection of professional services. This includes: entering charges; applying coding/billing rules; maximizing collections; verifying insurance; obtaining authorizations for services; reviewing patient account detail; and financial counseling of patients. Accountable for resolution of front-end edits, rejections, and information requests to achieve practice goals. This position interacts directly with internal and external customers of the practice.

May be required to float to other UFHP practices or flex time, as needed, for staffing.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in business, financial services, or a physician practice setting (preferably in patient accounts or collections)

• Bachelor's degree may substitute for two (2) years of required experience
• Associate degree or equivalent coursework may substitute for one (1) year of experience

• Knowledge of CPT and diagnosis coding
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Prior experience in healthcare billing, collections, or financial counseling

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable discussing financial matters and collecting payments in a professional manner
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment