Financial Counselor

Responsibilities Job Title: Financial Counselor Status: Full Time Schedule: Days Note: You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions. About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Employee Assistance Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Job Overview Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorization/pre-certification on all inpatient, outpatient, and ER accounts as required by the insurance company. General Responsibilities Documents all financial information and follow up into the hospital information system. Scans insurance and financial documents into document imaging. Assists patients/guarantors in understanding their financial responsibilities for health care provided. Completes financial statements, and assesses patients for possible Charity and Medicaid assistance. Collects co-pays, deductibles and self-pay money as applicable. Assists with the registration process as requested. Maintains good public relations with hospital personnel, physicians and their staff, insurance companies, and patients. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of a High School Diploma; 2-year degree preferred. One year experience in a medical setting required. Demonstrated collections experience. Minimum of 16 hours training with Quality Director and 40 hours departmental orientation. Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required. Able to type 40 WPM with accuracy in spelling. Medical terminology and knowledge of third party requirements. Able to handle stressful situations. Must be flexible in work schedule. Thank you for your interest. Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. 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. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiaries. Our recruiters will not request financial or personal information via email or from public webmail accounts. If you suspect a fraudulent post, report concerns to appropriate authorities and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career websites. #J-18808-Ljbffr