Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Business Office Coordinator (Financial Counselor) in Columbia, Missouri
Description
SHIFT & PAY RANGE:
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$16.28 to $22.80 per hour
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsible for accurate, timely and complete documentation regarding insurance verification, billing and collections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for auditing the admission packets and for the verification of benefits along with all patient demographic information in the patient accounting system.
Financial counseling of patients and/or guarantors and collecting any out of pocket (deductibles, copays, exhausted days, etc). Provide information to the patient and/or guarantors regarding their benefits and financial obligations.
Complete financial disclosure paperwork for patients that request assistance including verifying income and expenses.
Complete adjustment forms for any charity or administrative adjustments for approval.
Complete promissory notes for patients that request payment arrangements.
Update daily the upfront collection log, charity log, and admin adjustment log. Review with BOD on a weekly basis.
Gather and interpret data from system and understands appropriate course of action to take and initiates time-sensitive and strategic steps resulting in payment.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three or more years' experience in related field required.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Commercial Insurance and Medicare/Medicaid required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Not applicable
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Education
Required
- High School/GED or better
Experience
Required
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Commercial Insurance and Medicare/Medicaid required.
3 years: Three or more years' experience in related field required