Rehabilitation counselor Jobs in College Station, TX

Job Summary :

The Financial Counselor is responsible for providing patients with a positive financial experience by helping patients navigate and understand insurance benefits and potential financial liability. The Financial Counselor is the patient's point of contact for financial assistance questions. The Financial Counselor collects payments, sets up payment arrangements as appropriate, creates estimates, advises patients in person and over the phone on their insurance benefits and coverage, and in some cases, assesses patient referrals for appropriateness for outpatient testing / procedures. He / She assists with pre-authorization for inpatient admissions. He / She assists patients with eligibility for government programs, CapRock Health's financial assistance program, and other options for managing high medical liabilities, as needed.

Reporting Structure : Reports to Director of Business Services, who holds the employee responsible for the achievement of desired goals and objectives.

Education Qualifications and Credentials :

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent, must be able to produce copy of diploma or official transcript
• 3 years of healthcare experience or education equivalency required
• Demonstrated experience in credit, collection and billing is required in a healthcare field, preferably in a hospital setting
• Prior work experience operating a personal computer, in house computer system and other office equipment in required
• Ability to interpret billing manuals, insurance and / or other third-party coverage
• Understanding of the third-party review process
• Understanding of payer funding and authorization procedures to ensure payment
• Understanding of government / state payers, including eligibility factors
• Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology is required

Essential Job Functions :

The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position.

6. Abides by company policies and procedures and complies with all applicable State, Federal and local laws, requirements of all Federal and State regulatory agencies and requirements of any applicable accreditation agencies.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Some minimal travel may be required between sites of operations.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.