Financial Counselor

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified professional for the patient account collections role. You will interact with Admitting and the Business Office to secure payments during pre-admission and inpatient phases.

Responsibilities include acting as intermediary with patients and families while the patient is hospitalized, ensuring accurate and timely collection of outstanding balances. The position follows a 6:30am–3:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED with one year experience in collection or an Associate’s degree in Business or related field.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm or better.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Hospital in financial matters pertaining to obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases of the patient's visit.
• Acts as intermediary with Admitting, Business Office, patients and family members while the patient is hospitalized.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Medical terminology

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Business

BS in Business

Tools

CPAR Certification

CFC Certification

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Represents the Hospital in financial matters pertaining to obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases of the patient's visit. Acts as intermediary with Admitting, Business Office, patients and family members while the patient is hospitalized.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. A. High School Diploma or GED with one (1) year experience in collection, OR B. Associates Degree in Business or related field
2. Good communication skills.
3. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm or better.

PREFERRED:

1. B.S. Degree in Business.
2. Two (2) years' experience in collections.
3. CPAR Certification.
4. CFC Certification.

Work Hours:

6:30am-3:00pm