Pt Financial Access Counselor - In Patient

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Patient Financial Access Counselor is responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities of the patient account from the point of initial contact through account resolution. This position will be the first face-to-face point of contact for our inpatients and will be able to provide services at all points of entry.

Works closely with the patients, families, outside departments and third party payers to ensure compliance to individual requirements to expedite the timely collection of the accounts receivable and protect the patient and the Hospital from unnecessary financial loss. Is knowledgeable of various third party benefits and is proficient in understanding the electronic eligibility systems in order to educate patients of their benefits and attempt to collect balances due.