UC San Diego Health
Financial Counselor - 136226
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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UC San Diego Health Payroll Title: BLANK AST 3 Department: ADMISSIONS Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career • Appointment Percent: 100% Union: CX Contract • Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Eves, 8 hour shifts, Sunday - Thursday Filing Deadline: Fri 9/26/2025 Location note: These positions will all have interchangeable locations between Hillcrest, La Jolla and East Campus Medical Centers based on business needs.
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Financial Counselor is responsible for financially securing all accounts; ensuring accounts are evaluated within the Medical Center's Financial Policy; serving as financial resource to patient care team, staff, vendors, patients and their families regarding financial issues and/or referral to government programs; obtaining eligibility and benefit information, authorizations, patient demographic information; collecting deductibles and patient liability; presenting and explaining payment options for collections of monies due; coordinating facilitation by pursuing eligibility and benefits for services rendered which are determined to be necessary in the continuum of care; and keeping team informed of the status of the account by openly communicating and participating in removing barriers to discharge and on-line documentation in funding notes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years previous Hospital Registration, Patient Access experience in a large, complex healthcare environment.
Proven working knowledge of the patient referral and authorization process.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Possess personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor.
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative.
Bilingual skills fluently in Spanish/English verbally and written.
Thorough knowledge of third party payors and reimbursement requirements, medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: $40,700 - $88,030 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $19.49 - $42.16
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
About UC San Diego Health UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.
Equal Opportunity and Compliance The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health maintains a smoke and tobacco free environment and a marijuana and drug free environment. All applicants must comply with applicable vaccination programs and health directives. Some positions may require hands-on practice for life-support certifications and in-person skills assessment.
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community and the Anti-Discrimination policy as applicable.
Job function: Finance and Sales • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level • Employment type: Full-time
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Financial Counselor - 136226
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UC San Diego Health Payroll Title: BLANK AST 3 Department: ADMISSIONS Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career • Appointment Percent: 100% Union: CX Contract • Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Eves, 8 hour shifts, Sunday - Thursday Filing Deadline: Fri 9/26/2025 Location note: These positions will all have interchangeable locations between Hillcrest, La Jolla and East Campus Medical Centers based on business needs.
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager, the Financial Counselor is responsible for financially securing all accounts; ensuring accounts are evaluated within the Medical Center's Financial Policy; serving as financial resource to patient care team, staff, vendors, patients and their families regarding financial issues and/or referral to government programs; obtaining eligibility and benefit information, authorizations, patient demographic information; collecting deductibles and patient liability; presenting and explaining payment options for collections of monies due; coordinating facilitation by pursuing eligibility and benefits for services rendered which are determined to be necessary in the continuum of care; and keeping team informed of the status of the account by openly communicating and participating in removing barriers to discharge and on-line documentation in funding notes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years previous Hospital Registration, Patient Access experience in a large, complex healthcare environment.
Proven working knowledge of the patient referral and authorization process.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Possess personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor.
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative.
Bilingual skills fluently in Spanish/English verbally and written.
Thorough knowledge of third party payors and reimbursement requirements, medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT codes.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: $40,700 - $88,030 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $19.49 - $42.16
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
About UC San Diego Health UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.
Equal Opportunity and Compliance The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health maintains a smoke and tobacco free environment and a marijuana and drug free environment. All applicants must comply with applicable vaccination programs and health directives. Some positions may require hands-on practice for life-support certifications and in-person skills assessment.
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community and the Anti-Discrimination policy as applicable.
Job function: Finance and Sales • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level • Employment type: Full-time
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