Hospital Insurance Collector & Financial Counselor

Job Details

Job Location Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital - Marysville, WAPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level High SchoolSalary Range $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyJob Shift DayJob Category Health Care

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MEDICAL INSURANCE COLLECTOR & FINANCIAL COUNSELOR!

MONTHLY BONUS OPPORTUNITY!

Schedule : Tuesday to Saturday

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Insurance Collector & Financial Counselor ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient billing of behavioral health and chemical dependency claims? Join our team at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital !

As the Medical Insurance Collector & Financial Counselor you will be responsible for the timely follow-up and collection of behavioral health and chemical dependency claims for Inpatient and Outpatient levels of care to ensure the reimbursement of claims from various insurance companies. In this position, you will accurately verify benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing admission folders, collecting co-pays / deductibles from patients, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts to limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collection personnel.

Key job functions include but not limited to :

• Identify payer issues proactively in relation to zero payment, payment variance, billing, and denials with a high degree of accuracy and report to Management.
• Performs account follow-up on outstanding balances and takes the necessary action for account resolution in accordance with established federal and state regulations.
• Ensure the coordination of claim activities on various insurance portals and via phone to check claim status and resolve claim issues.
• Verifies insurance payment is in alignment with payer contract by reviewing the contract status log and EOB received.
• Research and resolve insurance denials.
• Identify reason for claim rejections and complete proper action to ensure timely billing.
• Maintain third-party logs.
• Able to read and understand an EOB.
• Monitors and / or follows-up on accounts with precise documentation and calculations.
• Utilizes the previous documentation comments in order to follow up in the appropriate manner.
• Meet daily collection goals.
• Resolve credit balances with insurance company timely and accurately.
• Works with Coders and Billers to ensure accuracy of claims.
• Supports leadership with daily, weekly monthly reporting needs as required.

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for :

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team :

Disclaimer : Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation :

This is a full-time position and the expected compensation range is $25.00 - $30.00 hourly . We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Medical Insurance Collector & Financial Counselor!

Qualifications

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Welcome to Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital (SPBH), a premier healthcare provider in Marysville, WA, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located in Marysville, WA, SPBH offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

At SPBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them towards achieving their treatment goals.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital.

To learn more about SPBH, visit us at : https : / / www.smokeypointbehavioralhospital.com /

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

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At Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.