Financial Counselor

4 days ago

Baldwin Park, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Description: Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, at the point of service provides financial counseling to patients in a personal interview to create a payer source for Inpatient and Outpatient self-pay accounts. Identifies potential third party liability, Workers Compensation, Commercial, COB, Medicare and Medi-Cal. Provides functional direction to Business Service Representatives and Receptionists. Determines and approves Medical Financial Assistance and payment arrangements.

Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Confidentially obtains or reviews and records patient financial and demographic information. Coordinates with inpatient/outpatient admission and registration for identification of potential alternate payer sources. Interviews patients to determine financial status, counsels and makes arrangements for direct payment, potential enrollment in a government sponsored program or direct billing to the patient. Completes Medical Financial Assistance applications based on analysis of patient financial information. Provides functional guidance to the support staff and informs support staff and physicians on new and revised processes. Acts as a patient/member advocate and uses knowledge of external and internal Social Services agencies for patient referral. Retrospectively reviews diagnosis and treatment records to identify potential Third Party Liability and Workers Compensation cases. Screens for potential eligibility for KP Membership through government programs (Medi-Cal, Medicare, transition plan, etc.). Obtains pre-authorizations for services from employers and other insurance carriers. Coordinates and collects conversion dues for KP coverage. Checks patient information against updated eligibility using on-line systems (Foundations). Places telephone call to the appropriate departments (CSC, Sales and Marketing etc.) in cases where group eligibility is not updated. Ensures that all documentation in the billable jackets is complete and obtains missing or needed information. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel. Performs other related duties as required. Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in Health Care billing, collections or Financial Counseling or equivalent. Typing 35 WPM or as required by Medical Center. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize Government Programs and alternate payer sources (Workers Compensation, TPL, COB, Commercial, etc.). Demonstrated ability in patient registration, admissions, and billing practice required.

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED. Certificate of completion of a course in Medical Terminology
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Notes:
  • Working morning shifts, every other weekend and holidays.
  • Mon-Sun; Variable.
  • This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.


Primary Location: California,Baldwin Park,Baldwin Park Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Baldwin Park Med Center - Admitting - 0801
Pay Range: $29.23 - $32.38 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion. Submit Interest

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