Financial Counselor

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center seeks a Financial Counselor III to collect demographic, financial, and basic medical information to initiate interviews with patients and arrange solutions for reimbursement. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient access and ensure accurate data collection for billing and payment arrangements.

The role emphasizes clear communication, collaboration, and a commitment to improving the patient financial experience within a large hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• 2 years experience required; 1 year Admitting experience preferred.
• 35 words per minute typing speed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

5 Days

Job Description :

Your Job:In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The primary purpose of the Financial Counselor III position is to collect accurate demographic, financial, and basic medical information from patients and/or their designee in a timely and professional manner in order to initiate interview with patient to arrange possible solutions for reimbursement for services.

Your Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• 2 years experience required; 1 year Admitting experience preferred
• 35 words per minute

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025