Financial Counselor

Responsibilities Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: Position Description: This position is responsible for greeting, collecting and processing all non-scheduled patients to gather the necessary demographic information required in accordance with all regulations and hospital policies to provide care for the patients, procure reimbursement verification from third parties and maintain records appropriately. Duties Competent in using all system software programs i.e.; Medical Necessity, Experian, One Source, Cerner, Scheduling. Complete understanding of Insurance processing requirements i.e.; (verification, authorization, terms, requirements and regulations). Demonstrates a good understanding of all current ARMC policies pertaining to the collection process for scheduled/ walk-in patients. Provide transparency to the patients and or physician’s office regarding (Directions, Prep, Financial Clearance, Scheduling and Collections). Demonstrates a good understanding of the charity policy is capable of screening all patients for possible assistance. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi student loan refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements High School Diploma required, associate degree or college coursework preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility or equivalent position with strong collection background. Medical Terminology (Basic), excellent phone etiquette, good mathematical skills, detail oriented, good knowledge of insurance processing requirements (auth, verification terms and regulations. Ability to explain detailed information to all age groups through oral and written communication is a must. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr