Financial Counselor

Responsible for identifying payer sources for uninsured and underinsured patients, and for identifying patient financial responsibility for services and collecting co-pays, deductibles and deposits prior to scheduled services. This position serves as liaison between the patient, the physician, the hospital and payers.ONSITE ONLYMinimum Education

• BA or BS in healthcare, business, sociology or related field or evidence of obtaining preferred (multiple years of experience may be considered as a substitute for degree).Minimum Work Experience
• 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy and regulation as they apply to healthcare programs.Required Licenses / Certifications
• Certified Application Counselor (CAC) or required to obtain within 90 days of hireRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Ability to review patients billing information in-person or on the phone verbally and in writing : explain financial assistance program and help with insurance enrollment when applicable.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Math skills : required to calculate income, balances & deposits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to deal with patients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise high degree of confidentiality.Pay Range : $17.46 - $25.91#PM24PIf46283d25fc4-29400-36482403

Salary : $17 - $26