Financial Counselor

Company: Rutland Regional Medical Center
Location: Rutland
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Responsible for identifying payer sources for uninsured and underinsured patients, and for identifying patient financial responsibility for services and collecting co-pays, deductibles and deposits prior to scheduled services. This position serves as liaison between the patient, the physician, the hospital and payers.

Minimum Education




BA or BS in healthcare, business, sociology or related field or evidence of obtaining preferred (multiple years of experience may be considered as a substitute for degree).




Minimum Work Experience




2 years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy and regulation as they apply to healthcare programs.




Required Licenses/Certifications




Certified Application Counselor (CAC) or required to obtain within 90 days of hire




Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities




Ability to review patients billing information in-person or on the phone verbally and in writing: explain financial assistance program and help with insurance enrollment when applicable.
Demonstrated moderate knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
Math skills: required to calculate income, balances & deposits.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to deal with patients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to exercise high degree of confidentiality.


Pay Range: $16.94 - $25.15

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