Financial Counselor- Financial Counseling Department Full-time Job
Dec 7th, 2022 at 12:59 Financial Services San Diego 183 views Reference: 206Job Details
JOB SUMMARY:
Financial Counselors make a difference every single day at Rady Children's. Whether it be for families of current patients or those looking to obtain services at Rady Children's, the Financial Counseling team helps remove the financial barriers to care, so families can stop worrying about the financial impact of treatment and instead focus wholly on their child's care.
As compassionate and understanding navigators of insurance and reimbursement resources, Financial Counselors help uninsured or underinsured families apply for various government-sponsored healthcare resources, including MediCal and California Children's Services (CCS), as well as assist families with payment plans and other options to resolve patient account balances.
Alongside a team of dedicated colleagues, the Counselors work with departments across the house, including social work, case management, revenue cycle, physician billing, and more!
Due to the 24/7 nature of a hospital, Financial Counselors must maintain availability on weekends, evenings, and some holidays. Counselors may be able to work a partially remote schedule after completing training and meeting productivity requirements.
The Financial Counselor works under the general supervision of the Lead Financial Counselor and Patient Access Manager.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- A keen understanding of MediCal, MyBCW, CCS, and insurance authorizations is a must!
- Able to follow specific policies and procedures, while also navigating the gray areas
- Emotionally thoughtful, customer service-focused, and empathetic towards patients and families
- The desire to learn and grow on a team of dedicated, tenured professionals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma, GED, or Foreign equivalent
Two years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s Degree
Three years of experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Company Description
Rady Childrens is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations to support its mission:
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.