Financial Counselor / Admitting / FT / Day / Weekend

Financial Counselor

The employee assumes responsibility and accountability of admission/registration processes; patient flow from pre-registration through dismissal, and initial financial arrangements for accounts. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the appropriate skills in accepting responsibilities of assignments while exhibiting teamwork techniques and effective communications which contribute to the overall operation of the department.
• Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.
• Applies appropriate policies and procedures, as set forth by the Department of Business Systems for the purpose of assessing and communicating patient needs, from pre-admission through dismissal, by obtaining demographic and financial information, with explanation and collection of payment obligations and completion of appropriate applications for financial assistance.
• Cross-trains to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director.
• Accept additional duties as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for position's impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year job related experience recommended
• Intense customer/people interaction experience preferred
• Recommend moderate to intense concentration and attention to detail
• Typing skills
• Computer experience desirable

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, patients, families, vendors and others.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
• Grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting.
• Ability to tolerate low noise levels for prolonged periods.
• Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials.
• Ability to respond to pages, telephones and other auditory stimulation.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

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