EES Financial Counselor Job New Orleans Louisiana USA,Healthcare

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Work Location:

Children's Hospital Nola

Shift Information:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Responsible for screening self-pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in various governmental and non-governmental programs or insurance exchange. Responsible for identifying all sources of potential payors including auto insurance, Workers' Compensation, commercial insurance, private insurance, TPL, etc. to route account appropriately in the Patient Accounting environment. Also responsible for obtaining and completing the Confidential Financial Statement form and assisting patients in the process of applying for any benefits for which they may be eligible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

Conducts interviews with patients and/or family members.

Performs financial clearance function including, but not limited to, negotiating and collecting point of service payments (i.e. co-pays, deductibles, self-pay compact rates) or link to government programs and financial assistance

Records and maintains complete documentation of activities performed on account while in-house

Notifies hospital case management, social services and admissions staff of case screening determinations and outcomes via verbal and written communication.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to Federal, State and County programs
P/C systems literate including, but not limited to, Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word programs
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the clear understanding of the English language
Detail oriented, with strengths in dealing with multiple facilities, Supervisors, and Hospital platforms
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency
Ability to negotiate point of service payment
Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 to 2 years work experience with Hospital Admitting or as a Payer, Hospital business office, or related areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
Must be able to walk through a hospital environment, including across broad campus settings and Emergency Department environments, and visit patients at bedside
Ability to travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Both Hospital and Office facilities, in direct contact with Patients and Staff

OTHER

Must be able to travel

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