Financial Counselor

Job Details

Financial Counselor

Job Description

The Financial Counselor: is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility for financial determination on all OR and cosmetic procedures by contacting both medical and dental insurance plans for every patient.

• Once benefits are determined, compile a detailed letter to advise patient of their financial responsibility prior to procedure. Contact patient and assist in payment arrangements / payment collection at least 7 to 10 days prior to scheduled procedure.
• Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the Patient Safety Program.
• Adheres to all Jefferson Policies and Procedures.
• Verify benefits / eligibility requirements for all OR and cosmetic procedures by contacting both medical and dental coverage for every patient.
• Submit predetermination of benefits to dental insurances
• Obtain necessary precertification and referrals for all OR and cosmetic procedures.
• Compile a detailed letter to advise patient of estimated financial responsibility prior to procedure.
• Contact patient and assist in payment arrangements / payment collection at least 7-10 days prior to procedure.
• Communication with OMFS Residents with respect to all Inpatients who are scheduled for extractions in the OR.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Education:

High School Diploma Required

Associates Preferred

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1015 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.