Financial Counselor
Company: United Health Services
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Financial Counselor, Binghamton United Health Services is
seeking a Financial Counselor to join our Access Care Team in
Binghamton, NY. The Financial Counselor serves as the health care
facility's primary contact to provide financial counseling to all
insured patients. This is a BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE position. Shift: Days
Hours per week: 40 Salary range: $18.16-$24.58/hour, depending on
experience ---- Financial Counselor Overview The Financial
Counselor serves as the health care facility's primary contact to
provide financial counseling to all insured patients for purposes
of securing prepayment in full or within 30 days of any patient
liability. Liability includes any financial responsibility such as
co-payment, deductible and co-insurance. Financial Counselor Key
Responsibilities and Expectations + Communicates the Hospital's
financial policy to the patient regarding estimated patient
liability due + Verifies accuracy of patient demographics at time
of counseling such as address, telephone number, and, if missing,
secures social security number + Makes outgoing calls to patients
with pre-scheduled services to advise of any patient liability
expected and makes arrangements to obtain amount due within 30 days
+ Secures payment from unscheduled patients prior to discharge of
any patient liability deemed due + Secures information from
patients by telephone or in person in regards to financial status
such as employment, salary, and financial obligations; based upon
receipt of this information, identifies patients who may be
eligible for financial assistance + Maintains detailed knowledge of
reimbursement regulations and third party billing practices +
Prepares various daily/weekly/monthly reports, as required +
Utilizes effective communication in relating to patients', their
families', and employees' concerns, often under stressful
circumstances + Maintains orderly and organized work area as it may
be visible to patients; ensures secure and confidential work area +
Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion,
Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation Position Qualifications
Minimum: + High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) + 1 year of
experience in the collection field + 2 years prior office/clerical
experience with the ability to perform simple mathematical
computations with high degree of accuracy Preferred: + Additional
collection experience and knowledge of medical terminology Employee
Benefits at United Health Services When you work at United Health
Services, you become part of our family. We're proud to offer
competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an
impact every day. + Health, dental, and vision insurance +
Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance +
403(b) retirement plan with company match model + Immediate accrual
of paid time off + Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
+ Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge
services + Free, extensive online training through HealthStream
About United Health Services United Health Services is a
not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people
in Upstate New York's Southern Tier region. We offer integrated
healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals,
three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to
home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health
Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+
providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the
delivery of exceptional patient care. United Health Services
employees and providers are "LOVED!" This means we're Living Our
Values Every Day. Here, you'll join a team that is dedicated to
values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly
live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and
Innovation. About New York's Southern Tier As an employee of United
Health Services, you'll call the Southern Tier, or more
specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for
entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences,
minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for
local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six
antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for
everyone. We're a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in
Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of
four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada. ---- United Health Services
in an Equal Opportunity Employer. United Health Services, Inc. and
the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with,
sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with,
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc.
nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
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