Job Posting for PA Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist at CUERO REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Category:
Patient Access
Department:
Patient Access
Status:
Full Time
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8a - 5p
Description:
Cuero Regional Hospital is searching for a FT Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist in our Patient Access Department.
Job Description:
The Patient Access Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist (PAFC) is responsible for reviewing the financial status of patients of the hospital.
They assist patients with arranging a method of payment for services rendered including income eligibility for programs such as indigent, charity or Medicaid.
They act as self pay collector for hospital, sending statements, appropriate messages and letters to improve collections.
They send accounts to collections agency according to set policy.
They act as outpatient collector for imaging, ambulatory care and day surgery procedures.
They assist with insurance verification/authorizations and perform Patient Access Referrals and Authorizations Specialist duties in her absence.
The important role of PAFC directly impacts the revenue cycle by accurately processing data relating to patient financials & insurance and demographic information on patients, while following unit specific policies.
They must maintain current knowledge of payer insurance requirements.
The PAFC may initiate the process and assess surgical and diagnostic patient information to be systematically available hospital wide.
The PAFC meets established quality and productivity standards and interacts professionally with MD's, MD office staff, employees, outside vendors, patients, and patient representatives.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
1 year hospital/healthcare collection experience
5 years hospital/healthcare collection experience preferred
Salary.com Estimation for PA Financial Counselor/Authorization Specialist in Cuero, TX
$48,600 to $60,164
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