Financial Counselor | Patient Access and Eligibility

Guidehouse • Pell City, AL

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About The Position

The Financial Counselor is responsible for POS payments for patients receiving or who have received services at the facility. This position estimates patient liability for services rendered and communicates with patients regarding financial responsibility. Patient portions due, are to be collected before patient discharge. Financial Counselor is responsible for multitasking to ensure the processes and follow through with the patient and other involved parties are completed daily or weekly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
• 1-3 years prior relevant experience
• Working knowledge/experience of Federal, State and County eligibility programs.
• Must be able to type 35-45 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology, data entry, prior admitting, entitlement, business office or physician office experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of MS4 helpful.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel are helpful.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on projects and work independently.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for POS payments for patients receiving or who have received services at the facility.
• Estimates patient liability for services rendered and communicates with patients regarding financial responsibility.
• Collect patient portions due before patient discharge.
• Responsible for multitasking to ensure the processes and follow through with the patient and other involved parties are completed daily or weekly.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

What This Job Offers

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