Financial Counselor - Per Diem

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“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital:
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.

We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification for our specialized spine program.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® distinguishes healthcare organizations and programs that exemplify their commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for their patients, staff and community. As part of our commitment to quality care, we also are a participant in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions for heart patients.

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• Competitive Pay
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  Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All-Inclusive Benefits (Starting On Day One):
  Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Employee-centric
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  Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.

• Understands the importance Orlando Health places on providing exemplary customer service and performs job functions in a manner that helps meet the department customer service goals.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional approach and communicates effectively with customers and team members at all times.
• Efficiently and accurately gathers and inputs patient/guarantor demographic and financial information.
• Contacts Primary Care or Admitting Physician to obtain authorizations, diagnosis, and procedure detail as necessary.
• Explains necessary forms and obtains signatures from patient/guarantor.
• Contacts appropriate payers, verifying benefits and obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays, deductibles and self-pay portions due.
• Collects for related professional care when appropriate.
• Documents authorization and benefit information in registration system.
• Assembles patient record and obtains copies of relevant documents including insurance cards, photo identification cards and advance directives.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements and regulations.
• Exhibits competency in the use of all registration systems, electronic verification tools and Web based resources.
• Follows Patient Financial Services self-pay policies including completion of Guarantor Financial Statement Application, explanation of payment options and collections of monies due.
• Follows Patient Financial Services policies related to cash handling.
• Performs basic individual cashiering functions.
• Collects and inventories patient valuables following policy guidelines.
• Maintains basic understanding of the medical necessity screening process and appropriate systems.
• Performs appropriate pre-registration functions including calling physician offices, insurance payers and the patient/guarantor, as necessary.
• Maintains departmental logs for statistical reporting.
• Consistently meets Quality Assurance standards set by Patient Access and the…