BUSINESS OFFICE - PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) with match

Quarterly Bonus

Education Reimbursement

Discount on procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls seeks a Patient Financial Counselor to assist patients with billing, pre-authorization and benefits verification. The role includes coordinating with insurance providers, doctors’ offices and hospital departments to estimate patient responsibility and ensure smooth admission or surgery processes.

You will review coverage, explain benefits, and help patients understand costs while supporting a compassionate team dedicated to patient care and accurate

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school preferred.
• Two years medical staff office work experience can be substituted for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Works medical accounts to prepare for surgery, emergency visits, pain management or in-patient admission.
• Contacts insurance via phone and/or web to review patient benefits and calculate patient estimate portion based on benefits.
• Works with doctor offices to obtain any patient information for the surgery/services.
• Coordinates with several hospital departments to ensure patient care is the priority.

Education

AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Patient Financial Counselor to join our team!

Job Summary

Works medical accounts to prepare for surgery, emergency visits, pain management or in-patient admission. Work with doctor offices to obtain any patient information for the surgery/services. Contact insurance via phone and/or web to review patient benefits and calculate patient estimate portion based on benefits. Working with several different departments directly to make sure the patient’s care is the priority.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school preferred.

Experience: Two years medical staff office work can be substituted for education requirement.