Financial Counselor/Scheduler at Lifepoint Health

Galax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Counseling, Payment Processing, Cash Handling, Bookkeeping, Medical Terminology, Communication, Customer Service, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri dayshift (7:30a-4p and 8:30a-5p rotation) Your experience matters Twin County Regional Healthcare is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Financial Counselor/Scheduler joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute A Financial Counselor/Scheduler who excels in this role: Maintains and processes all assigned patient accounts and counsels patients regarding the admitting and discharging processes and payment alternatives. Counsels patients (or responsible parties) to establish payment method. Contacts patients, in advance of admission, to obtain missing information and patient’s signature for accepting obligation to pay. Provides accurate estimates and collects patient deductible, co-pays and non-covered patient charge amounts., including self-pay monies in advance, upon entry, or at discharge according to circumstances. In cases where patient is unable to pay self-pay portion due upon discharge, ensures that a mutually agreed upon payment agreement is documented and signed by all parties, in compliance with established guidelines and procedures. Maintains and balances cash drawer. Prepares daily cash report and submits to Cashier with collected monies and copies of Relay. Account Report/Daily Deposit Reconciliation. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of business or related experience including bookkeeping with use of calculating equipment and collection of monies is required. Hospital or medical business office experience is preferred. Experience with medical terminology is preferred. More about Twin County Regional Healthcare Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is located in Galax, Virginia, which is in the center of the Twin Counties of Grayson and Carroll in Southwest Virginia. TCRH is a 141-bed facility that includes acute care, ambulatory care and emergency services. TCRH is considered a rural hospital that serves a large Medicare population, as well as, a total population of approximately 60,000. We operate within a 100-mile radius. EEOC Statement Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Responsibilities

The Financial Counselor/Scheduler maintains and processes patient accounts while counseling patients on payment options. They also collect payments and ensure documentation is completed in compliance with guidelines.