FINANCIAL COUNSELOR

Company: Blessing Hospital
Location: Quincy
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

+ This position is responsible for working with patients, over the phone and face to face, to inform them of their financial obligations, explain billing and insurance processes, and determine eligibility for financial programs. The Financial Account Specialist services the Blessing Health System and reports within the Revenue Cycle.

Per the Blessing Health System's Covid-19 Vaccination policy, all employees must be fully vaccinated. Candidates can submit requests for exemptions from the Covid-19 Vaccination for religious or medical reasons. Please ask to speak with the recruiter if you have questions regarding the vaccination.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education/Training/Experience:

+ REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data, work collaboratively and support efforts of team members, demonstration exceptional customer service and be able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  + PREFERRED:
  
  
• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years' experience in Healthcare setting with emphasis on patient account principals
• Experience in healthcare insurance
  + License/Certifications/Special Requirements:
  
  + None
  
  + Pay Status:
  
  + NON-EXEMPT HOURLY
  
  Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
  
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