Job Description
Job Description
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Patient Financial Counselor for our busy Southside Office . The Patient Financial Counselor is responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-pays. Travel will be required between the two locations. Obtains pre-authorization of services. Obtains and maintains accurate patient demographics. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
- Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system in an accurate manner.
- Performs insurance verification process on all third party payers. Obtains initial and subsequent pro-authorization for services and surgeries.
- Re-verifies benefits and obtains authorization and / or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment. Ensures appropriate signatures are obtained on all necessary forms.
- Utilizes the Summary of Patient Reimbursement and Liability form and obtains appropriate approvals as required.
- Performs financial counseling process and forwards to Billing Office.
- Assists patients in obtaining financial assistance (i.e. Medicaid, drug replacement), outside assistance (i.e. transportation or other community services), and all appropriate forms filled out.
- Collects co-pay, deductible and other out of pocket amounts at time of visit.
- Assists in maintaining manuals, logs and other required documentation as required.
- Demonstrates as understanding for patient confidentiality to protect the patient and the clinic / corporation.
- All other duties as assigned.
Full Time Position
Location Address : 7015 A C Skinner Pkwy, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Education and Experience :
High School Diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of three (3) years of medical business office experience with financial counseling experience.Compensation and Benefits :
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualificationsCancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer” and “Drug Free Workplace”