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Financial Counselor
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Department: Patient Financial Services
Works under the supervision of the Business Services Coordinator. Evaluates patient’s ability to pay bills and arranges for payment schedules, follows up with responsible parties for non-payment of bills and determines if collection efforts have been exhausted. Provides patients with alternative resources to finance hospitalization. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Composes and types letters, liens and probate claims.
• Arranges for and collects payments for pre-registered patients, in-house and discharged patients.
• Answers inquiries accurately and courteously.
• Enters detailed comments into the computer system.
• Evaluates and processes incoming mail.
• Maintains a system for periodic review and follow-up on unpaid accounts.
• Greets patients and public politely.
• Responds to inquiries from collection agencies.
• Receives required documentation for charity care patients.
• Provides patients with options of program coverage and assists with completion of applications.
• Receives and reviews all admissions with self-pay portion for possible third-party governmental coverage.
• Follows up with responsible parties and third-party payor on unpaid accounts.
• Refers accounts to outside collection agencies when collection efforts have been exhausted.
• Processes loan applications.
• Processes bankruptcy notices.
• Maintains records and files account transaction, hard copy and computer system.
• To be vigilant of co-members desk when vacant.
• Interprets for non-English speaking patients/public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
Licensure: None.
Experience: One (1) or more years collection or organization business office experience, including medical terminology, computer experience, general billing and governmental program knowledge.
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $29.47 - $35.47. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position
Job Specifications: ● Union: NUHW
● Work Shift: Day Shift
● FTE: 1.0
● Scheduled Hours: 40
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