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Financial Counselor

Equip

Equip

Accounting & Finance, Legal
United States · Remote
Posted on Jul 12, 2024
About Equip
Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about our strong outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health.
Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equisters that have created Equip’s culture. Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from LinkedIn and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.
The Financial Counselor will be responsible for assisting patients and their families in understanding their insurance reimbursements, payment plans, and any aspects of the patient financial account. The Financial Counselor is customer-focused and has the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Answer patients’ billing questions succinctly and within an average of 24 hours.
  • Assist patients in understanding their benefits information.
  • Set up and track payment plans.
  • Ensure weekly, monthly, and quarterly department goals are met.
  • Represent Equip Health professionally and with a positive attitude.
  • Comply with all elements within HIPAA and the Privacy Act.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of medical billing/insurance verification or financial counseling experience.
  • Strong billing knowledge.
  • Ability to maintain good work habits and be available during the working day for calls (depending on time zone).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven track record of being able to work independently and problem solve.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, subject to rapid change and innovation.
  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite experience.
  • Strong attention to detail.
At Equip, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are woven into everything we do. At the heart of Equip’s mission is a relentless dedication to making sure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, and any marginalized identity.
As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.