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Financial Care Counselor - Duke Neurology South Durham
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Location

Durham

Type

full-time

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About this role

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

 

Patient Revenue Management Organization

Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is the 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 for Duke Health.


 

 

 

ONSITE POSITION: Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

 

Occ Summary

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

 

Work Performed

Analyze insurance coverage and benefits for service to ensure timely reimbursement. Obtain all Prior Authorization Certification and/or authorizations as appropriate. Facilitate payment sources for uninsured patients. Determine if 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 claim rejections/denials and remedy expediently. Calculate and collect cash payments appropriately for all patients. Reconcile daily cash deposit. Evaluate diagnoses to ensure compliance with the Local Medicare 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 referral for financial counseling. Determine necessity of third party sponsorship and process patients in accordance with policy and procedure. Examine insurance policies and other third party sponsorship materials for sources of payment. Inform attending physician of patient financial hardship. Complete the managed 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 Drug program as needed for medications. Greet and provides assistance to visitors and patients. Explain policies and procedures, and resolves problems. Gathers necessary documentation to support proper handling of inquiries and complaints. Assist with departmental coverage as requested. Obtain 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 to 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 policies and procedures.

 

Level Characteristics

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

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally required through a high school education, with some postsecondary education preferred. Additional training or working knowledge of related business.

 

Experience

Two years’ experience working in hospital service access, clinical service access, physician office or billing and collections. Or, an Associate's degree in a healthcare related field and one year of experience working with the public. Or, a Bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with the public.

 

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required

 

 

 




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Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Other facts

Tech stack
Communication Skills,Data Analysis,Patient Registration,Insurance Verification,Financial Counseling,Problem Solving,Cash Collection,Compliance Knowledge,Customer Service,Team Collaboration,Documentation,Billing Systems,Prior Authorization,Statistical Compilation,Payment Arrangements,Professional Relationships

About Duke Health

Duke University Hospital (DUH) is consistently rated as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research.

Driven to bring extraordinary discoveries to fruition, deliver cutting edge clinical services to patients, and apply care and compassion to all stages of care, we maintain an unwavering focus on making the individuals and communities we serve healthier.

Today, DUH is the flagship of the Duke University Health System and a full-service, 957-bed, tertiary and quaternary academic medical center. Ranked nationally in 10 adult specialties by U.S. News and World Report for 2019-2020 and ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area, care is delivered with inspiring passion and a deep commitment to put the person who needs our care at the center of everything we do.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1925

What you'll do

  • The Financial Care Counselor is responsible for accurately completing patient accounts and ensuring all insurance requirements are met prior to patient arrival. They also analyze insurance coverage, facilitate payment sources for uninsured patients, and resolve insurance claim rejections.

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What does a Financial Care Counselor - Duke Neurology South Durham do at Duke Health?

As a Financial Care Counselor - Duke Neurology South Durham at Duke Health, you will: the Financial Care Counselor is responsible for accurately completing patient accounts and ensuring all insurance requirements are met prior to patient arrival. They also analyze insurance coverage, facilitate payment sources for uninsured patients, and resolve insurance claim rejections..

Why join Duke Health as a Financial Care Counselor - Duke Neurology South Durham?

Duke Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Financial Care Counselor - Duke Neurology South Durham position at Duke Health remote?

The Financial Care Counselor - Duke Neurology South Durham position at Duke Health is based in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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