What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Counselor position at UHS?
Financial Counselor
Full-Time Monday - Friday
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, newly opened, is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the Scottsdale, Arizona population and the greater Phoenix region. Our 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.
Benefits include:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Assistance after 90 days of employment!
Summary:
The Financial Counselor will be responsible for reviewing the admissions from the previous day(s) to verify the accuracy of the insurance information obtained and entered by the Intake or assigned department. The Financial Counselor will review admissions from the previous day (s) to verify accuracy of the insurance information obtained and entered by the intake or assigned department the Financial Counselor will meet with patients and or family members to secure payment for patient responsible balances.
Qualifications
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Two (2) years’ experience in Managed care preferred.
- Experience with Medicare and other government benefits and ability to determine deductible and coinsurance required.
- Must also have a minimum of 6 month experience in finances and collecting patients financial liability up front, admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care.
- Must have ability to interpret insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans
- May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours
- Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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