Financial Counselor Rep

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Approved Local Exception preferred. For use with unique Union job requirements only. Remove if not for Union.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience,if applicable.

Counsel patients and/or parties responsible for payment regarding payment responsibilities and options.

• Explain financial responsibilities for services received, payment options and collection procedures to patients and/or parties responsible for payment.
• Counsel patients regarding insurance benefits and recommend alternative sources of payment and/or financial assistance when appropriate.
• Contact insurance carriers or other sources and act as an advocate for the patient.
• Initiate process for collecting prepays due and performs follow-up to insure maximum collection is achieved.