Financial Counselor

Financial Counselor Location: Northern Hospital Sites Department: Patient Financial Services Pay: $23.04 - $30.73 per hour Shift: Day/Full‑time (37.5 hour week) Job Summary RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Financial Counselor to support patients and families by ensuring financial coverage is cleared for hospital services. This role plays a critical part in the revenue cycle, helping patients understand insurance benefits, financial responsibility, and available assistance programs such as Medicaid and Charity Care. The Financial Counselor serves as a patient advocate, working collaboratively with clinical, social work, and case management teams to support access to care while driving timely account resolution. Key Responsibilities Verify insurance eligibility and benefits to ensure financial clearance prior to or during care Identify appropriate payment sources, including commercial insurance, Medicaid, Charity Care, and self‑pay Screen patients for eligibility programs and submit applications timely for approval Create financial estimates and collect point‑of‑service payments when appropriate Educate patients and families on financial responsibility, coverage options, and available resources Act as a patient advocate, addressing concerns related to billing, access to care, and service quality Collaborate with social workers and case management to support funding for discharge planning Ensure accurate and timely account updates related to Medicaid, Charity Care, or commercial coverage Research and resolve issues that may delay payment or account resolution Support quality, productivity, and collection goals while maintaining patient‑centered service Partner across the revenue cycle and hospital departments to facilitate efficient account resolution Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required (or completion within one year of hire) Minimum 4 years of hospital billing, accounting, or related healthcare financial experience Knowledge of Medicaid, Charity Care, uncompensated care, and insurance regulations Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance verification preferred Prior experience in hospital admissions or patient financial services preferred Strong attention to detail and computer proficiency Effective verbal and written communication skills Bilingual skills: English/Spanish/Arabic/Creole or Portuguese Scheduling Requirements Full‑time (37.5 hour work week) Various Locations (list below) Various Schedules Available (8‑4, 9‑5, 10‑6) Rotating holidays & weekends required Locations Clara Maass Medical Center – Belleville, NJ Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center – Livingston, NJ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center – Newark, NJ Jersey City Medical Center – Jersey City, NJ Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Elizabeth, NJ RWJ University Hospital Rahway – Rahway, NJ Work Environment Hospital‑based, patient‑facing role Regular interaction with patients, families, visitors, clinical staff, and hospital departments Benefits Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts through partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon) At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Other Duties Other duties may be assigned related to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr