Financial Counselor

We are an independent medical office seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Counselor. The position is remote within the local area. You will discuss insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorizations with patients, PCP, and insurance companies. Also required is a strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding, and documentation guidelines. Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills are essential to this position. This position requires an ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment. Also required are general computer skills, and typing skills. You will help patient’s set-up payment plans and take payments. Experience in a variety of insurances is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities:

· Check insurance eligibility and benefits.

· Collect payments and set-up payment plans.

· Respond to subpoenas and medical record requests.

· Schedule appointments.

· Discuss bills with patients.

· Obtain authorizations and referrals.

· Register new patient referrals.

· Disperse incoming faxes.

· Create next day patient list for front desk.

· Scan and index medical records.

· Assist front desk with patient billing questions.

· Various other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
• Practice management: 1 year (Required)
• Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)
• Medical records: 1 year (Required)
• MEDICAL: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Myers, FL 33907