Financial Counselor - RCO Financial Clearance
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of related experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide the skills necessary to interview patients for demographic, financial, and third-party payor information to determine their ability to pay for services.
MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:
- Gathers all patient demographic data required in the Hospital Information System computer system during patient interview.
- Screens patient for financial responsibility by using the uniform financial screening document.
- Verifies patient information by obtaining copies of proofs of residency, income, and third-party carriers.
- Determines potential reimbursement sources available to the patient and directs them to these sources.
- Determines the proper pay classification of the patient.
- Calculates patient's charges for office visit and collects payment.
- Counsels with patients about unpaid bills.
- Researches invalid charge slips and creates appropriate account for billing.
- Creates a patient folder for appropriate paperwork.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department.
- Performs related duties as required. environment
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:
- Standard office environment and equipment.
SALARY RANGE:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
WORK SCHEDULE:
On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
