Financial Counselor

UCLA Health System

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$33.27–$47.77 Per Hour
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Business Services, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Demographics, English Language, Financial Planning, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Mathematics, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Reimbursement, Social Work, Spanish Language, Third-Party Payer, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

General Information

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Work Location Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site

Work Schedule M-F Varied Shift with Rotating weekends and Holidays

Posted Date 01122026

Salary Range $33.27 - $47.77 Hourly

Employment Type 2 - Staff Career

Duration Indefinite

Job 28118

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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As a Financial Counselor, you will be responsible for:

Verifying accurate demographic and financial information Reviewing and interpreting insurance benefits Providing financial counseling and screening Handling charity applications and credit assessments Establishing all financial arrangements and refer appropriate cases to other agencies to assist patients with discharge post hospital care Working closely with Patient Placement Care Coordination, Social Services, and Patient Business Services to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement

Ability to write concise grammatically correct reports and correspondence Proficient in basic math Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook

Job Qualifications

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We are seeking an exceptional self-directed professional with:

Working knowledge of third-party payer relationships as well as relevant state and federal health programs Working knowledge of third-party payer and medical terminology Ability to adapt to and implement changing registration procedures Working knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, and insurance contracting Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practice, or procedures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proper phone etiquette Bilingual English/Spanish abilities preferred PC proficiency and basic math knowledge Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Independent decision-making skills and sound judgment Ability to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and work rules Flexibility in working varied schedules and at a variety of locations when necessary

Note: May be subject to test on qualifying skills

About the Company

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