Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. administers the financial aid program and provides application counseling. Decides to award scholarships, grants, and other monetary rewards. Being a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. audits and reconciles financial aid accounts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor. The Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Financial Counselor
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Overview

    The Financial Counselor will be responsible for conducting eligibility screenings, assessment of patient financial requirements, and counseling patients on insurance benefits and copayments. This role is accountable to work with vendors, billing, and/or case management to ensure secured reimbursement to DCH prior to services or before patient is discharged and mitigates at risk accounts.    

    Responsibilities

  • Interviews patient to obtain legal relevant medical information and all required documentation for eligibility determination and accurate application completion avoid rejections /delay in payment; increase to AR.
  • Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage, federal and state assistance programs or hospital charity application.
  • Screen uninsured patients for state and federal insurance programs; Medicaid, All       Kids Marketplace, Medicare or VA Programs. 
  • Counsels patients on insurance benefits, copayments, and coinsurance amounts. Assist patients with payments, payment plans, or applicable options to ensure DCH is reimbursed for services rendered.  
  • Operates as collector to accept patient payments via cash, credit or checks. Documents applicable systems and provides patient receipts.
  • Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is entered into the EMR accurately and appropriate signatures are obtained on all required forms for clean claim processing.
  • Serves a liaison between the patient, hospital and governmental agencies; actively involved in financial areas of case management for supportive patient advocacy for best patient experience.  
  • Initiates and completes charity application on at risk accounts or items not obtained at the time of registration to avoid financial loss or payment denial for DCH.
  • Maintains proper follow-up with the patient and governmental agency caseworkers to ensure timely processing to include request for additional information.
  • Works report each week and documents account notes of application status for all pending applications.
  • Escalates at risk accounts to leadership.
  • Reviews financial data and multiple program requirements to determine possible Marketplace eligibility or other government insurance.
  • Determines estimates for patients to secure adequate payment arrangement with patient for scheduled services in compliance with No Surprise Act.  
  • Provides reports and analysis to Assistant Director on insurance discoveries or secured Medicaid, Marketplace or charity applications.
  • Participates in process improvement activities and efficient workflow between Patient Access and Billing for Clean Claim Processing.
  • Exercises problem solving skills independently or within a group setting for best financial outcomes.
  • Verifies or re-verifies benefits or initiates or obtains authorization and/or referrals to include validation of traditional or HMO plans, commercial coverages within payer timelines to ensure reimbursement to DCH.
  • Works collaboratively with Case Management and Discharge Planning for awareness of community resources to engage patient and family members as needed.
  • Maintains understanding of all regulatory, HIPAA and payer guidelines.
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    DCH Standards: 

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
    • Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
    • Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Associate Degree OR High School diploma/GED with prior advocacy/Revenue Cycle experience of a least two years in a healthcare setting.
    • Must be able to use computer efficiently to register patients in a timely manner. 
    • Good communicate skills.  Must have a pleasant voice and speak with clarity.
    • Must be able to interact well with the public and staff.
    • Must be able to read, write and speak English.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Carry up to 30 pounds, occasionally required to push, pull, bend and lift.  Ability to push a wheelchair, assisting with entry or exit.  Able to stand, walk, kneel, sit or stoop with good balance for extended periods of time or when visiting patient rooms or clinical units to interview patient and obtain information. Vision and hearing normal or corrected to normal.  Can write legibly.  Must have ability to communicate with others.  Mental capability to maintain patient confidentiality 100% of the time.  Subject to stress and fatigue.

  • 7 Days Ago

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Financial Counselor - Outpatient Admissions
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Financial Counselor will be responsible for conducting eligibility screenings, assessment of patient financial requirements, and counseling patients on insurance benefits and copayments. ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Higher Education Program Resident Assistant
  • United Methodist Children's Home
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Higher Education Program Resident Assistant – Part Time under 20 hours per week FSLA- Non-Exempt Reports to Program Manager Tuscaloosa, AL Position Summary: The Higher Education Program Assistant (par...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • Behavioral Health Group
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Counselor Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405 Job Summary: The Counselor will provide counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups in a clinical setting. The Counselo...
  • 21 Days Ago

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ED Registrar
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Overview The Registrar is responsible for the efficient, orderly and expeditious pre-admission, admission of patients. Responsibilities Enters patient financial and personal demographics in the comput...
  • 12 Days Ago

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ED Technician
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Provides compassionate care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or the Emergency Department provider that assists the patient in the achievement of physical a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Mspark
  • Helena, AL
  • Mspark, a B2C marketing services company, specializes in driving Rural Market brand growth and customer engagement strat...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Wells Fargo & Co.
  • Northport, AL
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  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Branch Manager & Management Hire
  • Under Armour
  • Fairfield, AL
  • Responsibilities The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store This includ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Driver
  • DoorDash
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Your time. Your Goals. What is DoorDash Available in over 4,000 cities in the U.S, DoorDash connects local businesses an...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Driver - Sign Up and Start Earning
  • DoorDash
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Your time. Your Goals. What is DoorDash Available in over 4,000 cities in the U.S, DoorDash connects local businesses an...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Representative
  • Modern Woodmen of America
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • The ideal candidate will deliver personalized investment solutions to help clients work toward their long-term financial...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Mspark
  • Helena, AL
  • Mspark, a B2C marketing services company, specializes in driving Rural Market brand growth and customer engagement strat...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Prudential Financial
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • We are looking for Experienced Advisors to join our Team at Southern Financial Group! You've built a successful practice...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs
$39,759 to $51,437
Tuscaloosa, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago