Financial Counselor

  •    Rutland, VT
  •   Rutland Regional Medical Center
  •  Patient Accounting
  •   Clerical and Administrative Support
  •   Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm
  •    80 Hours per two-week pay period
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Summary

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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