Financial Counselor
New York University Langone Medical Center
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- 1123070_RR00086860
- Finance/Accounting/Billing, FIN-IP Rev Cyc Ops-Govt (C711), NYU Langone Health
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Health
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- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
ABOUT NYU LANGONE HEALTH
NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
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At NYU Langone Health, there are numerous areas for you as a leadership professional to make an impact on our organization. As one of the nation’s leading medical centers, we need bright, innovative people to step up and take charge of the many initiatives currently taking place here. From our brand new 830,000-square-foot Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion to our new 16 story Science Building, NYU Langone Health is ripe with career-opportunities that are sure to transform the way we think about medical care.
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Financial Counselor.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting patients, regardless of insurance coverage or type, with understanding and meeting their financial obligations to NYUMC. Evaluates patients’ financial status and coordinates with physician offices to ascertain patients’ medical needs in order to determine eligibility for hospital-based assistance such as alternate payment arrangements and charity care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Facilitates the appropriate admission of patients to inpatient services. Assesses potential candidates for transfer or admission to Tisch by collecting and reviewing all financial data necessary, from patients and their representatives, NYU and external physicians, hospitals, third party payers, other agencies as appropriate. identifies, in collaboration with Patient Access, Patient Financial Services and other hospital and physician practice colleagues, and contacts patients for Financial Counseling.
- Interprets and helps patients understand insurance coverage. Communicates financial requirements to patients, including deposit requirements and other obligations. Provides information to patients and families regarding their possible eligibility for public or other financial assistance program and assists in completing application for such programs. Assesses and responds to needs of patients who have limited financial resources or insurance coverage, and assists in arranging alternative financial options for patients through payment arrangements, charity, or other possible Medical Assistance or payment options. Sets up payment arrangements as appropriate.
- Refers patients to financial institutions for alternate payment arrangements and coordinates completion of credit applications. Accurately and thoroughly documents assessment on forms and/or in hospital information systems, as needed, with specific emphasis on facilitating all possible reimbursement, allowing for appropriate follow-up by PFS/ when necessary.
- Promotes the quality and effectiveness of financial counseling services. Interviews discharged patients who are unable to pay their bills. Reviews applications for completeness and eligibility for specific programs Maintains data and prepares reports related to the outcome of financial counseling activities and decisions. Identifies problems and trends, and develops recommendations for corrective actions.
- Demonstrates a through understanding of all relevant regulatory standards and third party payer criteria, by incorporating these standards and criteria in financial counseling and assessments. Participates in the education of NYU Medical Center staff and physician practices about regulatory standards and third party payer criteria, including the availability and indications for financial counseling and alternative payment sources. Learns and communicates the policies and procedures of the NYU Hospitals Center. Participates in and initiates as necessary the development and improvement of admission criteria, policies and procedures, in coordination with department leadership.
- Uses independent judgment and initiative to identify and resolve issues. Maintains and continuously upgrades knowledge regarding Medicaid and other government health care payment programs, charity care and financial assistance programs available at NYUHC, and the regulatory and market environment for these programs. Readily accepts new responsibilities and is self-directed in seeking new assignments. Develops and follows a plan for continuous growth through continuing education, reading, and consulting with professional colleagues, Medical Center staff and faculty.
- Identifies significant problems in intradepartmental and interdepartmental practices related to financial criteria and communications about admissions and issues, and proposes potential solutions. Uses time-management skills effectively to complete all work assignments and adapts to work time/flow changes to meet the needs of the department and hospital. Plans work and decision making process to effectively screen candidates for financial counseling and communicate with referral sources promptly.
- Communicates and works as an effective team with all internal and external customers. Participates in and provides data for hospital committees and meetings as assigned. Communicates verbally and in writing in an effective, clear, concise, and collegial manner. Works with Patient Access and Patient Financial Services staff and other departments to promote improvements in communication, teamwork and admitting processes, and ensure appropriate reimbursement and financial counseling for episodes of care.
- Communicates issues, initiatives, and trends, and any problematic cases requiring administrative intervention, to department leadership. Cooperates and communicates effectively and harmoniously with supervisors, peers, physicians, NYU Medical Center colleagues, patients, families, and the public in a courteous and professional manner. Coordinates with all shifts of Patient Access and Patient Financial Services to complete tasks cooperatively in a timely way, to identify and resolve problems as a team.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration, or related degree 1-2 year in a healthcare related field Evidence of good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills (written and oral) & creative problem solving. Must possess the ability to handle irate customers, physician office personnel, and internal staff; work under stressful situations; work independently, be self-directed; manage teams effectively; and relate effectively with individuals that have widely diversified backgrounds. Knowledge of medical terminology. Experience with PC use and basic applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases or Internet. Ability to review and discuss personal information (patient’s financial status) with high degree of sensitivity. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and guidance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration. Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish. Previous experience with insurance eligibility systems including Medicaid, Medicare, and other commercial and private payer eligibility systems. Excellent knowledge of applicable rules/regulations/guidelines governing traditional insurance coverage and reimbursement. Excellent knowledge of applicable rules/regulations/guidelines governing managed care coverage and reimbursement. Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency is application of CPT and ICD-9 coding systems.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
If you wish to view NYU Langone Health’s EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,500.00 – $62,010.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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