Financial Counselor

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This job assumes responsibility for providing overall support to the hospital and clinic facilities as well as other departments within Ochsner Health System; ensures the financial security of accounts for Ochsner patients; assumes responsibility for advising a patient of their financial responsibility as it pertains to self pay patients; assumes responsibility for ensuring the financial security of Ochsner patient accounts by carrying out one of the following functions : interviewing self pay patient referrals, completing and submitting the Medicaid application, updating the various systems with the status of the case, following up with the patient or the state on the status of the case, and follow up on the billing status of the case; directly supports the business office by assisting with the reduction of bad debt; ensures that updates to accounts are accurate and completed in a timely manner; exhibits knowledge of Invision and Signature systems; makes a positive patient and physician experience the top priority; and assumes responsibility for increasing patient satisfaction by consistently representing Ochsner Health System professionally and according to the job duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Associates degree

Work Experience

Required - 3 years related experience in hospital, clinic, business services / revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel, retail and / or customer service related position

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

Good analytical skills

Good organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good time management skills and self directed

Good team building skills

Demonstrates Good Judgement and conflict resolution skills

Good interpersonal skills

Strong customer service skills

Skills to prioritize tasks to meet the needs of the Financial Services department and the clinical areas

Job Duties

• Conducts interview / screening of all self pay patients for state / governmental programs
• Exhibits expertise in assigning proper financial classes / status utilizing the Invision, Signature, EPIC and all other systems
• Exhibits effective judgment and decision making
• Utilizes resources to ensure knowledge is current on any changes to applicable governmental programs
• Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner
• Exhibits skills to assume other responsibility, as assigned

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.