Financial Counselor

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

101 HOSPITAL DR

City:

COLUMBUS

State:

North Carolina

Postal Code:

28722

Job Description:

• Reviews daily census and processes cases for patients requesting assistance, ensuring all proper documentation is obtained.
• Counsels patients or representatives on hospital accounts to meet requirements for charity programs and state-funded programs.
• Identifies in-patients with Medicaid Share of Cost (SOC) for bill tracking and submission to the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Identifies patients with Medicaid eligibility who have delivered a newborn during the current admission and adds the newborn to the guarantor's Medicaid.
• Maintains effective rapport with Case Management staff to aid in proper discharge planning and ensure financial assessments are updated.
• Reviews daily census for uninsured or underinsured patients to determine necessary interventions and completes thorough financial assessments.
• Maintains a general understanding of federal, local, and state program requirements to determine payer sources for uninsured patients.
• Reviews financial assistance forms and prepares encounters for financial assistance programs in a timely manner, adhering to guidelines.
• Assists patients or responsible parties requiring financial or billing assistance upon arrival at the facility.
• Accurately works and maintains all assigned work queues in the hospital billing system.
• Adheres to corporate compliance guidelines and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Compiles daily reports to ensure all in-patient and observation patients are reviewed. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Intermediate knowledge of computers, internet use and typing skills required. [Required]
• Must have basic understanding of Medical Terminology. [Required]
• Good communication skills when discussing personal/patient related issues. [Required]
• Responsive to ever-changing hospital needs and acts accordingly. [Preferred]
• Proficiency in performance of basic math functions, capability of communicating professionally and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. [Preferred]

Education:
• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:
• 1+ year of position-related experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:
• Certified Patient Account Specialist (CPAS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$16.91 - $27.06

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.