Financial Counselor

Company: Rutland Regional Medical Center
Location: Rutland
Posted on: November 7, 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

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• 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
  
  
  
  
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  • 2 years of related experience. - - - -
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy and regulation as they apply to healthcare programs.
    
    Required Licenses/Certifications
    
    
    
    
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    • Certified Application Counselor (CAC) or required to obtain within 90 days of hire
      
      Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
      
      
      
      
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      • 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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