Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off

Talley Eye Institute is a thriving Ophthalmology practice seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Billing Department team.

POSITION: Financial Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Billing Department

REPORTS TO: Billing Office Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: This individual will be responsible for daily communication in person and/or by phone with patients regarding financial information. This individual will provide support and communicate patient’s financial responsibilities as well as inform them of patient assistance programs. This individual will partner with other departments to ensure the patient’s financial obligations are presented. This individual will be a liaison with Optometry offices for financial and scheduling obligations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One to two years minimum experience in a medical office

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication skills, written and oral

2. Strong organization skills with attention to detail

3. Excellent follow up skills

4. Management of multiple tasks simultaneously

5. Ability to work as a team player
6. Customer service oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Precertification for:

a. All outpatient surgeries

b. In-office procedures

c. Diagnostic testing for procedures outside of the office

2. Scheduling patients for the out of office diagnostic testing

3. Scheduling patients for certain procedures

4. Estimate out of pocket expenses for patients who have upcoming surgeries or in-office procedures

5. Collections of monies for self-pay patients

6. Signing patients up for payment assistance programs

7. Performs other duties as required

Salary is commensurate with experience

Compensation: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour

Originally founded as Talley Eye Care by Terry W. Talley, MD in 1972, Talley Eye Institute has grown to now include nine specialists and provide care to patients in three states with eight satellite clinics. Talley has been the trusted and experienced leader in eye care in the area for nearly 50 years and continues to have one of the largest referring networks of optometrists in the region. Talley Eye Institute is dedicated to providing patient-centered, compassionate care with cutting-edge technology using the latest and best techniques, equipment, and trainings to provide the utmost in innovative patient care. All doctors and staff at Talley Eye Institute have a common goal of preserving, enhancing, and maximizing vision, one patient at a time.

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