Financial Counselor
UHS
Summary
The Vines Hospital, a behavioral health facility in Ocala, FL, is seeking a Full Time Financial Counselor to join its team of Behavioral Health professionals.
Job description
About the Role
The Vines Hospital, a behavioral health facility in Ocala, FL, is seeking a Full Time Financial Counselor to join its team of Behavioral Health professionals.
Responsibilities
- Maintain records in patient accounting, insurance reimbursement, and billing and collection processing
- Verify insurance benefits on all admissions as well as potential admissions
- Handle collections with self-pay accounts on the front and back end of a patient's stay
- Use Excel spreadsheets and maintain understanding of credit balances and insurance verification
- Cross-train in other areas of the Patient Accounts office and fill in when other staff are absent
- Assist the Business Office Director with special projects
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in admission processes and collections procedures preferred
- Working knowledge of managed care, interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments, deductible schedules, and payment plans preferred
- Working knowledge of computers and business software programs desired
- Flexible hours including weekends and evening hours until 9:00 PM; occasional overtime may be required
- Ability to deal with diverse and stress-related situations in a calm manner
- Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Effective oral and written communication and guest relation skills required
- Good organizational and computer technical skills and ability to set priorities
- Understanding of credit balances, insurance verification, and other hospital business office functions
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in admission processes and collections procedures preferred
- Working knowledge of managed care
- Interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments, deductible schedules, and payment plans
- Working knowledge of computers and business software programs
- Flexible hours including weekends and evening hours until 9:00 PM
- Ability to deal with diverse and stress-related situations in a calm manner
- Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Effective oral and written communication and guest relation skills
- Good organizational and computer technical skills
- Ability to set priorities
- Understanding of credit balances, insurance verification, and other hospital business office functions
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.