Financial Counselor - Westchester Medical Center Health : Job Details

Responsible for evaluating patient eligibility for various governmental programs for the un-insured/under-insured population. Must possess a keen understanding of patient registration and insurance verification. Responsibilities: Greet patients and families in a positive, cheerful manner, promote our organization mission, vision and values. Review daily IP, ER, Surgery and OP private pay admissions to determine eligibility for various government programs. Responsible for clearing patients at ER, hospital bedside or OP registration area in order to obtain cash payment and for eligibility processes. Conduct interview with patients and / or family members, record and maintain complete documentation of accounts. Assisting patients with coordination of benefit/eligibility issues, financial /insurance forms/applications and arrangements. Notifies case management, social services and admission staff of case screening determinations both verbally and written, calculates and collects cash payme...Financial, Counselor, Healthcare, Education, Patient