Financial Counselor - Westwood

Financial CounselorWork Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAOnsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Thursday, 11:00 AM-6:30 PM, and Friday, 10:00 AM-6:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidaysSalary Range: $33.27 - 47.77 HourlyEmployment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration IndefinitePrimary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Financial Counselor, you will be responsible for:Verifying accurate demographic and financial informationReviewing and interpreting insurance benefitsProviding financial counseling and screeningHandling charity applications and credit assessmentsEstablishing all financial arrangements and refer appropriate cases to other agencies to assist patients with discharge/post hospital care.Working closely with Patient Placement, Care Coordination, Social Services, and Patient Business Services to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondenceProficient in basic mathProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and OutlookSalary Range: $33.27- $47.77 /hourlyJob QualificationsWe're seeking an exceptional, self-directed professional with:Working knowledge of third-party payer relationships as well as relevant state and federal health programsWorking knowledge of third party payer and medical terminologyAbility to adapt to and implement changing registration proceduresWorking knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, and insurance contractingAbility to analyze information, problems, situations, practice or proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proper phone etiquetteBilingual English/Spanish abilities, preferredPC proficiency and basic math knowledgeStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsIndependent decision-making skills and sound judgmentAbility to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and work rulesFlexibility in working varied schedules and at a variety of locations when necessaryNote: May be subject to test on qualifying skills