Financial Counseling Representative

Financial Counselor

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department: UCHealth Financial Counseling

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Counsels patients and/or parties responsible for payment regarding payment responsibilities and options.

Responsibilities:

• Explains financial responsibilities for services received, payment options, and collection procedures.
• Explains insurance benefits, eligibility, requirements, and estimated patient liability based upon analysis and verification of insurance benefits.
• Recommends alternative sources of payment and/or financial assistance when appropriate.
• Communicates with insurance carriers, alternative payment sources, and healthcare providers to act as an advocate for the patient.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.