Financial Counselor; ED

Description

The Financial Counselor is responsible for providing financial counseling to indigent patients and/or individuals who are economically challenged. Statistically analyzes the needs of each case and present the most logical assistance programs available. This includes formal payment, medical loans, Medicaid eligibility screenings, and the hospital’s Additional Discount Program (Charity). The Financial Counselor is also tasked with assisting with patient registrations, managing specific registration and verification worklist, performing registration audits, and efficiently following up with patients, family members, co-workers, management, physicians, other department staff, and other third parties to ensure that maximum financial reimbursement is received.