Financial Counselor
Company: Porter-Starke CFS
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Our Valparaiso Billing Department is in need of a Financial
Counselor!Once training is complete there are hybrid work from home
options with this role.POSITION SUMMARY:Ensures that the
organization receives the necessary information to maximize first
and third party billing and collection for client services.EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS:401K w/ 20% company matchingOption to work some remote
hours (once training is complete)11 paid holidaysCompetitive
wagesGenerous PTOEmployee discounts (cell phone service &
YMCA)Employee referral programHSA/FSA accountsMedical, dental, and
vision insuranceTuition assistance and loan repaymentsCasual
FridaysCompany paid life insurance policyCompany paid long term
disabilityOptional insurances (short term disability)Employee
recognition eventsEmployee Assistance ProgramFree health
screeningsVITAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Major Job Functions
-Reviews all admitting paper work that has been scanned into the
electronic medical record (EMR) system for new patients. Checks for
duplicate patient IDs.-Reviews all data in EMR for new patients.
For selected departments, reviews and enters all HAP associated
data.-Contacts insurance carriers to obtain insurance benefits and
initial authorizations.- Enters all insurance and authorization
information into the patient's account in the Accumed practice
management system.- Verifies Medicaid eligibility on a weekly basis
for all patients who are currently eligible for Medicaid and for
all self-pay only patients.- Updates the patient's insurance
profile and transfers all claims to the appropriate payor when a
patient becomes eligible for Medicaid.- When notified that a
patient is no longer eligible for Medicaid, updates the patient's
insurance profile, transfers all claims to the appropriate payor
and communicates the change in funding to all of the patient's
program areas.- Re-verifies insurance benefits and authorizations
for patients who have been transferred or referred by one PSS staff
to another.- When notified that a patient's insurance has lapsed,
communicates this to front desk staff and follows up with new
insurance and authorization information.- Assists patients to
examine their insurance coverage to determine the allowable
services and co-payments.- Assists staff at satellite offices with
insurance questions or problems.- Handles customer and insurance
representative inquires in a timely and efficient manner.-
Participates in the telephone rotation and assists with inquiries
at the Client Financial Services window when needed.EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE- High school diploma or G.E.D is required- A certificate
or degree from a vocational or technical school preferred- One to
three years related experience and/or training is preferredPlease
feel free to visit our website at for additional
information.COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19
vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a
valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin
employment.
Keywords: Porter-Starke CFS, Gary , Financial Counselor, Accounting, Auditing , Valparaiso, Indiana
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