Financial Counselor

Financial Counselor (3055) HCVA - Museo 8th Floor Main - Houston, TX 77004 Overview Position Type : Full Time Job Shift : Day Education Level : High School Diploma/GED Category : Other Positions Description US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Financial Counselor to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX. Responsibilities Serve as the point of contact for all financial responsibility and assistance related questions from patients prior to the service being rendered. Efficiently and accurately verify and analyze benefits of eligibility and coverage using available tools. Determine patients’ financial and insurance status to calculate a good faith estimate based on scheduled services. Educate patients about their financial responsibility before services via phone, email, text, portal messages, or other approved modes of communication. Perform pre-service collections via phone, portal, or in person. Screen self-pay and underinsured patients to identify their ability to pay and implement affordable payment plan agreements for scheduled or prior services rendered. Assess the current financial situation of patients through the verification of patient insurance benefits; serving as the technical expert in confirming patients benefit coverage. Initiate the financial screening process as appropriate to evaluate eligibility for assistance programs. Set-up patients with payment plans in practice management system as appropriate. Perform accurate and timely documentation of applicable activities in the EMR billing system. Maintain or exceed baseline productivity standards established by RCM Shared Services within 90 days of employment and onwards. Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. These requirements/guidelines include, but are not limited to: OSHA, HIPAA, Federal Fraud and Abuse laws. Requirements Familiarity with medical office procedures and billing practices Proficient in clinical documentation review for alignment with insurance authorization requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required Associate’s degree is preferred but not required Minimum of 1 year experience in the same role, or related field in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required eCW experience is preferred but not required Houston, TX: Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all. #J-18808-Ljbffr