Financial Counselor

PruittHealth • Fairburn, GA

25d

About The Position

The Financial Counselor directs and coordinates administrative and financial services, which may include office, clerical, human resources support, and supportive services. The role calls for familiarity with medical financial concepts, practices, and procedures, and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The Financial Counselor serves as a primary contact for partners, patients or residents, and family members. The position explains services offered by the nursing home and payment methods, including Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, and private pay. It also supports admissions, financial recordkeeping, Medicaid applications, human resources, recruiting, payroll, vendor administration, and month-end and year-end processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two to four years of experience in healthcare administration or a related field. An associate’s degree and billing or financial experience are preferred. Employees must follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and report violations to the appropriate supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience in healthcare administration or a related field.
• Familiarity with medical financial concepts, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Billing and financial experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for partners, patients or residents, and family members.
• Explain nursing home services and payment methods to family members, including Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, and private pay.
• Verify the accuracy of patient information and completeness of admission files.
• Update and maintain an accurate daily census.
• Accurately report daily nursing hours.
• Make daily deposits and record them in a timely manner; reconcile facility petty cash.
• Assist with Medicaid-pending procedures, including Medicaid applications.
• Perform human resources, recruiting, and payroll functions.
• Distribute funds and record transactions from the Patient Trust fund and facility petty cash.
• Prepare transfer of expense forms.
• Complete the new vendor process and ensure vendors are contracted with PruittHealth.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes and procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations; report violations to the appropriate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED