Lead Financial Counselor

Northside Hospital - Holly Springs, GA

Holly Springs, GA

Hospitals

About the position

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. This position serves as the lead person in representing the Hospital in financial matters pertaining to obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases of the patient's visit. The role requires heavy phone work and personal contact with patients, family members, insurance companies, physician office staff, and outside financial assistance agencies.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Hospital in financial matters related to patient accounts.
• Obtain payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases.
• Engage in heavy phone work and personal contact with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR GED with Two (2) years experience in collection, OR Associate's Degree in Business.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to train and direct the work of others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology course or assessment of 80% or better.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 wpm or better.
• Prior experience in healthcare environment.

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. degree in Business or Health Administration.
• Three (3) or more years' collection experience.
• CPAR Certified.
• CFC Certified.