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***This position is an onsite role, and candidates must be able to work on-site at Ardent - Hillcrest Claremore in Claremore, OK****
The Inpatient Financial Counseling Specialist performs the task of benefit education and validation. This includes face to face review of inpatient benefits, authorization and collecting inpatient, observation, and outpatient in a bed liability throughout Ensemble Health Partners. This position handles the accurate verification and calculation of patient liabilities including previous balances, collection of patient payments, and may require nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary. They are responsible for performing these functions while meeting the mission of Ensemble Health Partners and all regulatory compliance requirements. The Financial Counseling Specialist will work within the policies and processes as they are being performed across the entire organization.
Responsible for the assessment and collection of patient liabilities. These collections include copays, deductibles, co-insurance and balances after financial assistance. This individual is tasked with assessing patient insurance and financial information to determine liability. The Specialist in Inpatient Collections will utilize face to face communication with patients during their stay to collect the estimated patient liability.
Completion of pre-registration and registration tasks including, but not limited to, the registration of patients at the time of service, or prior to the date of service while attempting to collect the patient’s financial liability.
Works with patients to sign consent to treat, observation, Important Message from Medicare, and other registration-related forms if applicable.
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