Financial Counselor - 127817

Financial Counselor - 127817

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Job Description

Extended Deadline : Thu 9 / 12 / 2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02 / 13 / 24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02 / 23 / 24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

These positions will all have interchangeable locations between Hillcrest, La Jolla and East Campus Medical Centers based on business needs.

This position will remain open until filled.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time.

We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients.

We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

• Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Financial Counselor is responsible for financially securing all accounts;
• ensuring accounts are evaluated within the Medical Center's Financial Policy; serving as financial resource to patient care team, staff, vendors, patients and their families regarding financial issues and / or referral to government programs;
• obtaining eligibility and benefit information, authorizations, patient demographic information; collecting deductibles and patient liability;
• presenting and explaining payment options for collections of monies due; coordinating facilitation by pursuing eligibility and benefits for services rendered which are determined to be necessary in the continuum of care;

and keeping team informed of the status of the account by openly communicating and participating in removing barriers to discharge and on-line documentation in funding notes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of three (3) years previous Hospital Registration, Patient Access experience in a large, complex healthcare environment.

Proven working knowledge of the patient referral and authorization process.

Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Possess personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor.

Certified Revenue Cycle Representative.

Bilingual skills fluently in Spanish / English verbally and written.

Thorough knowledge of third party payors and reimbursement requirements, medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $40,700 - $85,295 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $19.49 - $40.85

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time.

Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment;

online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service.

Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics.

We invite you to join our team!

Applications / Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date.

If a job has an extended deadline, applications / resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Application Instructions

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We look forward to hearing from you!

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Payroll Title : BLANK AST 3

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Department : Admissions

Admissions

Hiring Pay Scale

$27.36 - $39.20 / Hour

Worksite : La Jolla

La Jolla

Appointment Type : Career

Career

Appointment Percent :

100%

Union : CX Contract

CX Contract

Total Openings : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule :

Days, 8 hour shifts, Tuesday - Saturday

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Payroll Title : BLANK AST 3

BLANK AST 3

Department : Admissions

Admissions

Hiring Pay Scale

$27.36 - $39.20 / Hour

Worksite : La Jolla

La Jolla

Appointment Type : Career

Career

Appointment Percent :

100%

Union : CX Contract

CX Contract

Total Openings : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule :

Days, 8 hour shifts, Tuesday - Saturday

127817 Financial Counselor

Extended Deadline : Thu 9 / 12 / 2024

Apply Now

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02 / 13 / 24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02 / 23 / 24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

These positions will all have interchangeable locations between Hillcrest, La Jolla and East Campus Medical Centers based on business needs.

This position will remain open until filled.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time.

We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients.

We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

• Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Financial Counselor is responsible for financially securing all accounts;
• ensuring accounts are evaluated within the Medical Center's Financial Policy; serving as financial resource to patient care team, staff, vendors, patients and their families regarding financial issues and / or referral to government programs;
• obtaining eligibility and benefit information, authorizations, patient demographic information; collecting deductibles and patient liability;
• presenting and explaining payment options for collections of monies due; coordinating facilitation by pursuing eligibility and benefits for services rendered which are determined to be necessary in the continuum of care;

and keeping team informed of the status of the account by openly communicating and participating in removing barriers to discharge and on-line documentation in funding notes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of three (3) years previous Hospital Registration, Patient Access experience in a large, complex healthcare environment.

Proven working knowledge of the patient referral and authorization process.

Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Possess personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor.

Certified Revenue Cycle Representative.

Bilingual skills fluently in Spanish / English verbally and written.

Thorough knowledge of third party payors and reimbursement requirements, medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $40,700 - $85,295 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $19.49 - $40.85

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Apply Now

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time.

Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment;

online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service.

Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics.

We invite you to join our team!

Applications / Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date.

If a job has an extended deadline, applications / resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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