Summary:

Analyze and review of self-pay accounts to make determination for voluntary free care and work with patients, physicians, social workers and other hospital staff to direct them in applying for any assistance that may be available. Responsible for interviewing patients, providing financial counseling by estimating balances due, and offering opportunities for payment. Secure payment or contract for payment. Responsible for daily review of all pre-admits, review of all in-house patient accounts identified by registration staff as a self-pay, limited insurance benefits, and insured patients who owe deductibles/co-pays/co-insurance. Offers financial arrangements, or aids the patient, spouse, or family member by assisting with completion of Financial Assistance Application (FAA) form, if applicable. Requests deposits and establishes financial arrangements before admission, upon admission, and at discharge. Performs other job duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Three to five years Hospital Business Office or reimbursement/collections
  

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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