RWJBH is seeking a Financial Counselor for our Cancer Center at the New Brunswick campus. This is a full-time, day position (40 hours/week).

The Financial Counselor position supports the billing and collection process for the clinic, infusion and business operations at Cancer Institute of New Jersey to ensure maximum reimbursement.

Job Duties:

• Verifies insurance eligibility, coverage, deductibles and co-payments.
• Counsels patients about their health care benefits and financial responsibilities.
• Responsible for obtaining insurance pre-certification and prior authorization for services.
• Submit appeals of coverage denials.
• Screens and assists the uninsured and underinsured in obtaining public benefits, charity care, or other financial sponsorship.
• Enters and updates patient insurance and demographic information in appropriate system(s).
• Contributes to the research mission and participates in performance improvement activities in order to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of services provided.

Requirements:

• Position requires interaction and competency in providing care to patients in all age categories from neonates through geriatrics and all populations.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.
  Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program at time of hire as a condition of employment. A hired candidate will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA.
  RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.