Financial Counselor

Full Time
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
From $18 an hour
Posted
Job description

Job description

Job description – Financial Counselor

Responsibilities:

The experienced Bi-Lingual Eligibility Financial Counselor will be responsible for working with patients and individuals who are uninsured or under-insured to assist them in applying for Charity Care, Medicaid, and New Jersey Family Care. The
Financial Counselor will also:

  • Conduct financial screenings of patients in order to secure payment for healthcare services for those that are uninsured or under-insured.

Screenings will be conducted via face-to-face meetings with patients and family members as well as through telephone contact.

  • Collect information and documentation in order to complete eligibility applications for Charity Care, Medicaid, and Family Care.
  • Process accounts through Medicaid eligibility systems.
  • Follow-up with the patient to complete the Medicaid application.
  • Provide timely and appropriate referrals for state medical assistance programs.
  • Send letters and place phone calls to patients.
  • Support management in maintaining client goals.

Job Requirements:

  • Must be Bi-Lingual and exhibit strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior experience working in a Doctor’s office or Hospital setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of Charity Care, Uncompensated Care and Medicaid guidelines and regulations.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of insurance verification processes preferred.
  • Detail oriented and the ability to multitask using multiple information systems.
  • Ability to work in a hospital environment and maintain a professional appearance.
  • Possess knowledge in the areas of patient registration and business office operations.
  • Two years financial counseling preferred.
  • Ability to interact with clients and co-workers with mutual respect and professionalism.
  • Preferred experience in the use of various Microsoft Office software applications.
  • Preferred proficiency in the use of hospital patient accounting systems such as EPIC.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all patient confidentiality standards.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.

COVID-19 Vaccine, Flu shot, and TB required

** Competitive salary based on experience - Willing to train the right candidate**

Job Type: Part-time - Weekends

  • Saturdays and Sundays – 8:30 am – 4:30pm
  • Start Date – March 2023

Experience:

  • relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Middlesex County

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Middlesex, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends only

Work Location: One location

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