Financial Aid Counselor, Business Operations, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Details

Financial Aid Counselor, Business Operations, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

University of Pennsylvania Health System - Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is looking for a Financial Aid Counselor.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Obtaining pre-certification and referrals for inpatient and same day encounters
• Verifying benefits and pre-certifying all emergency situations
• Confirming authorizations on scheduled cases for which cases that require authorizations
• Providing specialized support in the areas of insurance and billing information
• Supporting representatives in solving problems and answering questions
• Ensuring access to integrated healthcare
• Achieving clinically appropriate authorization to assure correct reimbursement for services provided

Minimum Requirements:
Please apply if you possess these qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Two or more years’ experience in a hospital or related setting preferred
• Working knowledge of hospital insurance verification, authorization, and reimbursement required
• Knowledge of online verification tools, EPIC systems, PC applications including but limited to Microsoft Office Suite, lpayment, and Ontrac preferred
• Support coverage of Hospital Cashier office required

Additional Information:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.