Financial Counselor I - Gastroenterology Clinic

Why Join Us?Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard workBenefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverageWork Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefitsInvest in Your Future – 401(k) with company matchGrow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathwaysWe Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible rolesStudent Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible rolesYour Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programsA Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every dayAdditional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance. Job SummaryThe Financial Counselor I supports patient access and revenue cycle operations by verifying insurance coverage, securing financial arrangements, and coordinating all aspects of patient account management. This role serves as a key resource for patients by providing financial counseling, facilitating assistance applications, and ensuring accounts are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The Financial Counselor I interacts regularly with patients, insurance payors, and internal departments to promote account resolution and ensure a positive patient financial experience.Essential FunctionsEstablishes payment arrangements with patients according to departmental policies and procedures.Accurately completes and submits financial assistance applications and follows up on required documentation.Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, and ensures appropriate authorizations are obtained when applicable.Reviews daily admission and missed opportunity reports to ensure all accounts have a valid payment source or financial counseling documentation.Responds to patient inquiries regarding account balances, billing concerns, and insurance coverage; returns all patient calls in a timely and professional manner.Reviews and processes adjustment requests and monitors approved adjustments for accuracy.Maintains account documentation by recording all actions and communications in the appropriate system using correct comment types.Establishes and maintains communication with patients throughout the continuum of care, including pre-admission, point-of-service, and post-discharge financial follow-up.Coordinates with other departments as needed to resolve account issues and ensure account accuracy.Retrieves and responds to voicemails from departmental customer service lines and ensures timely follow-up.Performs other duties as assigned.Maintains regular and reliable attendance.Complies with all policies and standards.QualificationsPost secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred0-2 years of experience in healthcare registration, billing, collections, or a related field required2-4 years of experience in financial counseling or insurance verification preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of healthcare billing and insurance verification processes.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus.Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Google and Microsoft platforms and electronic health record systemsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-03