Financial Counselor, Bilingual Spanish Prefered

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Serve as a patient advocate on billing issues by assisting the patients in finding the best way to finance their healthcare. Steward the hospitals limited community benefit resources by implementing the financial assistance policy with fairness and accuracy. Resolve patient's billing concerns via the telephone, correspondence or in-person. Investigate problems and complaints, and initiate resolution in a professional and efficient manner.

Support the mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital. Adhere to mission standards, while conducting oneself in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner when handling customers. Show respect, and compassion, while providing excellent service to all customers, co-workers, and clients. Actively promote a healthy environment and core values to HCH's mission and staff.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Minimum Licensure / Certification Required (if applicable)

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

High school graduate or equivalent. Three years of experience in accounting and medical claims management, preferably in a hospital or physician's office setting. Working knowledge of computerized admitting systems, patient financial services, medical terminology, and third party payers. Thorough understanding of Medicaid, Medicare and other programs that can assist the uninsured in paying for their healthcare services. Interacts with the uninsured and serves as a liaison for the hospital. General knowledge of other payer reimbursement. Able to interpret clinical data sufficiently to determine eligibility for various programs. Must possess excellent auditing and analytical skills for reconciliation of accounts. Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel. General computer skills, including experience with email and the Internet. Familiarity with hospital accounting systems, preferably HealthQuest. Excellent public relations and customer service skills. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing for both languages is required. Able to interpret, read, and work from computer reports, and spread sheets

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.