Financial Counselor I

Job Description

Summary

Serves as an authorized representative for uninsured patients to secure Medicaid or other source of financial assistance for their hospital bill(s).

Works with or on behalf of patients through the end-to-end process of applying for South Carolina Medicaid programs.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004358 SYS - Corp Revenue Cycle - MID DIRECT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity / Organization : MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority / Medical Center)

Hours Per Week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Mon-Fri

FLSA Status : Hourly

Job Summary / Purpose : Serves as an authorized representative for uninsured patients to secure Medicaid or other source of financial assistance for their hospital bill(s).

Works with or on behalf of patients through the end-to-end process of applying for South Carolina Medicaid programs.

Minimum Training and Education :

Education : High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience : 0-6 months

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :

Physical and Mental Requirements : Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.

Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors.

Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs.

Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift / lower objects 15 lbs.

from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors.

Continuous) *(Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.

Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment.

Continuous) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.

Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

Additional

Job Description

Education : High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience : 0-6months

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.

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