Financial Counselor - RCO Financial Clearance, Galveston (Hybrid Remote | Tues – Sat)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of patient coverages and funding types.

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide the skills necessary to interview patients for demographic, financial, and third-party payor information to determine their ability to pay for services.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Gathers all patient demographic data required in the Hospital Information System computer system during patient interview.
• Screens patient for financial responsibility by using the uniform financial screening document.
• Verifies patient information by obtaining copies of proofs of residency, income, and third-party carriers.
• Determines potential reimbursement sources available to the patient and directs them to these sources.
• Determines the proper pay classification of the patient.
• Calculates patient's charges for office visit and collects payment.
• Counsels with patients about unpaid bills.
• Researches invalid charge slips and creates appropriate account for billing.
• Creates a patient folder for appropriate paperwork.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required. environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:

• Standard office environment and equipment.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Hybrid remote in Galveston, Tuesday through Saturday , during the work hours of 10 AM - 7 PM.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations: 0106 - Bank of America Bldg, 301 University Blvd., Bamk of America Bldg, rm 2.104, Galveston, 77555-0106
Job: Business, Managerial & Finance
Organization: UTMB Health, Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Non-Manager
Job Level: Day Shift
Job Posting: Oct 30, 2026, 1:26:37 PM