Financial Care Counselor

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About Duke Health's Patient Revenue Management Organization

 

Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is Duke Health's fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization that supports the entire health system in streamlining the revenue cycle. This includes scheduling, registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions.

 

Occ Summary

Accurately complete patient accounts based on departmental protocol, policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory agencies, including but not limited to pre-admission, admission, pre-registration, and registration functions. Ensure all insurance requirements are met before patients' arrival and inform patients of their financial eligibility before arrival for services. Arrange payment options with the patients and screen patients for government funding sources.

 

Work Performed

 

Analyze insurance coverage and benefits for service to ensure timely reimbursement. Obtain all prior authorization certifications and/or authorizations as appropriate. Facilitate payment services for uninsured patients. Determine if the patient's condition is the result of an accident and perform complete research to determine the appropriate source of liability/payment. Admit, register, and pre-register patients with accurate patient demographic and financial data. Resolve insurance claims rejections/denials and remedy expediently. Calculate and collect cash payments appropriately for all patients. Reconcile the daily cash deposit. Evaluate diagnoses to ensure compliance with the LocalMedicare Review Policy. Perform those duties necessary to ensure all accounts are processed accurately and efficiently. Compile departmental statistics for budgetary and reporting purposes. Explain bills according to PRMO credit and collection policies. Implement appropriate collection actions and assist financially responsible persons in arranging payment. Make a referral for financial counseling. Determine the necessity of third-party sponsorship and processing patients by policy and procedure. Examine insurance policies and other third-party sponsorship materials for sources of payment. Inform the attending physician of the patient's financial hardship. Complete the MA care waiver form for patients considered out of network and receiving services at a reduced benefit level. Update the billing system to reflect the insurance status of the patient. Refer patients to the manufacturer's drug program as needed for medications. Greet and assist visitors and patients. Explain policies and procedures, and resolve problems. Gathers necessary documentation to support proper handling of inquiries and complaints. Assist with departmental coverage as requested. Obta in authorizations based on insurance plan contracts and guidelines. Document billing system according to policy and procedure. Enter and update referrals as required. Communicate with insurance carriers regarding clinical information requested and resolve issues relating to coverage and payment.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks, and work independently. Must be able to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers, and supervisors. Must be able to understand and comply with its policies and procedures.

 

Level Characteristics

 

Position responsible for high production generated accurately in accordance with established business processes or regulations. Requires working knowledge of compliance principles. The job allows the opportunity to work independently.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

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