Financial Counselor

LifeCare Medical Center Roseau, MN 56751, USA Description Highlights of your role: Responsible for smooth operation of AR collection activity. Makes daily calls to request payment or set up a payment plan. Reviews WQs on outstanding accounts to determine whether to move to Bad Debt status and refer to outside agencies. Receives money on account. Monitors balances on deceased patients and files probate. Back-up in the phone chain for receptionist. Back-up for daily cash receipts reconciliation. We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations. Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage. * It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. What you’ll get to do in this role: Assists with the smooth operation of the collection process per policy by reviewing outstanding account WQs on a daily basis. Makes phone calls to request payments or to set up payment plans Receives and posts payments on account Analyzes accounts for possible eligibility as Charity Care Promotes payroll deductions on facility employees Sends Bad Debt accounts to collection agencies per policy for further collection action Reviews current patients by guidelines for potential HPE coverage or other public assistance Monitors deceased patient accounts and files probate, if applicable Processes small balance write-off on a regular basis Back-up daily cash receipts reconciliation Back-up in the phone chain for receptionist You’re an excellent fit, if you have: knowledge of hospital billing, preferred ability to remain tactful in conversations excellent clerical skills computer proficiency Benefits statement: LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Education High School or better in General Studies. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr