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Form of workLake Behavioral Hospital (LBH) is a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and we are committed to help people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.
To learn more about Lake Behavioral Hospital, please visit:
- https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient RegistrationFinancial Counselor. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!
Title: Patient RegistrationFinancial Counselor
Department: Accounting
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday- Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Location: 2615 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Position Summary:
The Patient RegistrationFinancial Counselor is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing admission folders, collecting co-pays/deductibles from patients, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts to limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collection personnel.
QualificationsEducation: High School Graduate, or equivalent preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans; and a working knowledge of computers and business software programs (Excel) preferred. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans; and a working knowledge of computers and business software programs (Excel) preferred.
Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.
Lake Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits including:
- Hourly Position based upon Experience and Knowledge
- Medical Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid time off
- Short term & long term disability
- Life insurance
- Overtime
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Equal Opportunity Employer
At Lake Behavioral Hospital we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
