Current jobs related to Patient Financial Counselor - Boston - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
-
Patient Financial Counselor
3 weeks ago
Boston, United States Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Full timeGeneral Summary/ Overview Statement:The Patient Business Representative (PBR) is a great opportunity for a new graduate. The PBR functions as a financial counselor and registrar and is responsible for the in-depth evaluation of financial history for both uninsured and underinsured patients for the purpose of determining eligibility for government and...
-
Counselor Supervisor
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced Counselor Supervisor to join our team at BayMark Health Services. As a key member of our clinical leadership team, you will oversee counselors and counselor interns to ensure high-quality care for patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical leadership and supervision to counseling staff, ensuring...
-
Director, Patient Financial Experience
3 weeks ago
Boston, United States Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services) Full timeAbout Us As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham HealthCare supports a complete continuum of care including community...
-
Substance Abuse Counselor
3 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeJob Title: Full-Time Substance Abuse CounselorBayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction and achieve long-term recovery.Job Summary:We are looking for a skilled and empathetic...
-
College Counselor Position
1 month ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Uncommon Schools Roxbury Prep Full timeJob Title: College CounselorUncommon Schools Roxbury Prep is seeking a highly motivated and experienced College Counselor to join our team. As a College Counselor, you will play a critical role in guiding students through the college application process and ensuring they are well-prepared for post-secondary education.Responsibilities:Teach 11th and 12th...
-
Substance Abuse Counselor
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeJob Title: Substance Abuse CounselorAbout the Role:BayMark Health Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will play a vital role in helping patients overcome opioid addiction and achieve long-term recovery.Responsibilities:Conduct individual assessments and...
-
Addiction Counselor/Therapist
4 months ago
Boston, United States Mass General Brigham Full timeAddiction Counselor/Therapist-(3295975) Description The Recovery Research Institute (RRI) within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital is recruiting a half-time addiction counselor/therapist with a current Alcohol and Drug Counselor license (., LADC) for a five-year National Institute of Health (NIH) funded study of youth...
-
Substance Abuse Counselor
2 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeCompassionate Counselor NeededBayMark Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our outpatient clinic, you will play a vital role in helping patients overcome opioid addiction and achieve long-term recovery.Responsibilities:Conduct individual assessments and evaluations to...
-
Substance Abuse Counselor
1 week ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeCompassionate Counselor NeededBayMark Health Services is seeking a skilled Substance Use Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction and achieve long-term recovery.Responsibilities:Conduct individual assessments and evaluations to determine service...
-
Fetal Genetic Counselor Position
1 month ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham and Women's Hospital Full timeFetal Genetic Counselor Job SummaryThe Center for Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics at Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a skilled Fetal Genetic Counselor to provide expert genetic counseling for patients with fetal genetic concerns. This is a full-time position (40 hours) that requires a Master's Degree in Genetics or Genetic Counseling, three...
-
Counselor - Homeless Services
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Public Health Commission Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Counselor to join our team at the Boston Public Health Commission's Southampton Street Shelter. As a Counselor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the overall safety of our guests and maintaining a stable environment within the shelter.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure overall safety of guests and shelter...
-
Licensed Professional Counselor
4 weeks ago
Boston, United States Sterling Medical Corporation Full timeSterling Medical is looking to hire Licensed Professional Counselors to perform assessment services for fire personnel on an as-needed basis, in support of the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture Forest Service in Valley County, ID. Qualifications include: Master’s or doctorate degree in a mental health field Licensed in their...
-
Substance Use Counselor
1 week ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeJob Title: Substance Use Counselor - Medically Assisted Treatment SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a compassionate Substance Use Counselor to join our team at BayMark Health Services. As a Medically Assisted Treatment Specialist, you will work with patients to develop coping strategies and provide individual and group counseling services to support their...
-
Fetal Genetic Counselor
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Full timeJob SummaryThe Center for Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics at Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a skilled Fetal Genetic Counselor to provide expert genetic counseling for patients with genetic concerns impacting fetal health.Key ResponsibilitiesCounsel patients and families on fetal genetic issues related to prenatal diagnosis of fetal...
-
Behavioral Health Counselor
2 days ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Children's Hospital Boston Full timeJob SummaryThe Behavioral Health Counselor will be responsible for providing skilled therapeutic care to patients in a pediatric behavioral health setting. This role requires a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication skills to effectively support patients and their families.Key Responsibilities• Monitoring and maintaining a safe...
-
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Northeastern University Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Student Financial Services (SFS) Customer Service Counselor will serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to student accounts and financial aid activity.This role will educate prospective, incoming, and returning students, as well as internal and external stakeholders, on various aspects of the billing and...
-
Patient Financial Services Manager- MA
4 weeks ago
Boston, United States American Consultants Full timePatient Financial Services Manager- MAReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.American Consultants is looking for an PFS Manager for a facility outside of Boston, MAStatement of Purpose:The Manager is responsible for managing Patient Financial Services including Billing, Collections,...
-
Substance Abuse Counselor
4 weeks ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States BayMark Health Services Full timeCompassionate Substance Use Counselor NeededAt BayMark Health Services, we are committed to providing high-quality patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of...
-
Patient Navigator
1 week ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full timeCancer Care Navigator OpportunityDana-Farber Cancer Institute's Cancer Care Equity Program is seeking a skilled Cancer Care Navigator to join our team. As a Cancer Care Navigator, you will play a critical role in supporting adult medical oncology patients, with a focus on breast oncology. Your primary responsibility will be to proactively engage with...
-
Patient Placement Specialist
1 month ago
Boston, United States Tufts Medicine Full timeHours: 16 hours per pay period. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM (overnight). All recognized Tufts Medicine Holidays are required. Location: Onsite at Tufts Medical Center in Boston - Patient Admitting Department Requirements: 2 weeks of full time training during the day shift is required. All recognized Tufts Medicine Holidays are required. ...
Patient Financial Counselor
3 months ago
The Patient Financial Counselor II serves as an experienced point of contact for patients for financial matters related to access to services and engagement throughout their financial experience at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI).
Reporting to, and with moderate direction from, the Access & Financial Engagement Supervisor, the Patient Financial Counselor II is responsible for ensuring complete and accurate patient registrations, answering general and more complex insurance coverage questions, providing clear and accurate financial information and options, assisting patients with applying for MassHealth, selecting plans, preparing self-pay estimates, and collecting deposits and payments.
This role requires a commitment to service excellence, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and a knowledge of the overall financial policies and procedures at DFCI.
This position’s work location is
partial remote with two or three days per week remote
at Longwood Medical area. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
With moderate supervision, the Patient Financial Counselor II:
Conducts registration interviews to collect or update patient demographic, as well as financial, and relevant personal information ensuring its accuracy and integrity.
Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits using automated eligibility systems, payer websites, or by calling the insurance carriers and determines if any authorization requirements exist.
Ensures Privacy Policy Acknowledgement and required consent forms are signed/acknowledged.
Confirms patients are financial cleared or escalates patients to the Financial Clearance team for further review as needed.
Supports DFCI initiates such as patient itinerary, RTLS badging, and requests for copy of medical records.
Learns and understand MassHealth/ Health Connector application, eligibility, and enrollment processes by completing the MassHealth Certified Application Counselor (CAC) online training and maintains certification by completing ongoing training offered by MassHealth or the Health Connector.
Assists patients in applying for and selecting a MassHealth plan for those who have been identified as uninsured or underinsured, both proactively and by providers and other teams within the Institute.
Prepares self-pay estimates based on upcoming scheduled services at DFCI and collects deposits or payments as needed.
Accurately and courteously explains Advanced Beneficiary Notices/Waivers and obtains patients signature and collects any required deposit/payment.
Accurately and courteously explains policies regarding financial assistance programs and assist patients/families in the completion of applications.
Answers phone and email inquiries from patients and other DFCI staff referring patients with registration updates and financial inquiries; answers or resolves inquiries whenever possible or refers to the appropriate team.
Assists in the training and mentoring of staff.
Assists in developing and maintaining training materials and other resources.
Provides escalation support and manages more complex situations and cases.
Provides feedback for quality or process improvement initiatives and projects, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum Experience
2 years of experience in a patient financial counseling role required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Strong knowledge of managed care policies and medical terminology.
Strong knowledge of Epic or other hospital information systems.
Strong customer service and communication, both written and verbal.
Strong relationship building skills and collaboration abilities.
Strong judgment, tact, and sensitivity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft office.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to be a strong team player with demonstrated leadership tendencies.
Ability to prioritize work and meet pre-determined deadlines, with moderate supervision.
Ability to work with sensitive patient information and maintain confidentiality.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr