Financial Counselor

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

dental insurance

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

10800 Knights Road (Show on map)

Nov 22, 2024

54050E

Verifying benefits and eligibility for financial determination on all OR and cosmetic procedures by contacting both medical and dental insurance plans for every patient. Once benefits are determined, compile a detailed letter to advise patient of their financial responsibility prior to procedure. Contact patient and assist in payment arrangements / payment collection at least 7 to 10 days prior to scheduled procedure.

Adheres to Corporate Compliance Guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the Patient Safety Program.

Adheres to all Jefferson Policies and Procedures.

Verify benefits / eligibility requirements for all OR and cosmetic procedures by contacting both medical and dental coverage for every patient. Submit predetermination of benefits to dental insurances (for any procedures costing more than $300) for all implants and bone grafts. Obtain necessary precertification and referrals for all OR and cosmetic procedures. Compile a detailed letter to advise patient of estimated financial responsibility prior to procedure. Contact patient and assist in payment arrangements / payment collection at least 7-10 days prior to procedure. Communication with OMFS Residents with respect to all Inpatients who are scheduled for extractions in the OR. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Education:

High School Diploma Required

Associates Preferred

Experience: Preferred at least 3 years experience in a high volume surgical office. Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and power point. IDX and ORSOS preferred. at least 3 years

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.