Financial Counselor

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids seeks a Financial Counselor to assist patients and families with financial aspects of care, advocating and educating on funding resources within the Spectrum Health delivery system.

The role involves collaboration with clinicians and departments, ongoing education on funding sources, and guidance through applications and payment arrangements to support clinical needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in health care revenue cycle or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-person interviews and consults with patients and families, including travel to multiple locations or home visits.
• Acts as liaison between patient and intake, registration or clinical staff, and outside organizations on funding matters.
• Investigates and recommends complex cases to secure third-party funding sources such as Medicaid, Medicare, auto, workers’ compensation, COBRA, and grants.
• Participates in continuing education to stay current on patient funding sources and policies.
• Interacts with price estimators and patients; supports billing, collections, and denial management inquiries.
• Communicates with patients to resolve financial barriers to care and evaluates qualification for financial assistance.

Skills

Revenue cycle experience

Customer service

Medical billing

Microsoft Office

Financial math skills

Business office experience

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Counselor assists patients and family members in financial interactions related to their health care expenses. By establishing relationships, they serve as a patient advocate and educator in order to assist in navigating through available resources to fund their health care expenses. The Financial Counselor works closely with clinical providers (i.e. physicians, case managers, executive administrators) to provide financial guidance that will support the clinical needs of our patients throughout the Spectrum Health delivery system.

Job Summary

The Financial Counselor assists patients and family members in financial interactions related to their health care expenses. By establishing relationships, they serve as a patient advocate and educator in order to assist in navigating through available resources to fund their health care expenses. The Financial Counselor works closely with clinical providers (i.e. physicians, case managers, executive administrators) to provide financial guidance that will support the clinical needs of our patients throughout the Spectrum Health delivery system.

Essential Functions

• Conducts in-person interviews and consults with patients and their families, which may include travel to multiple locations or home visits.
• Acts as the liaison between the patient and intake, registration or clinical staff, as well as outside organizations, on matters related to assisting the patient with securing a funding source.
• Investigates and makes recommendations on complex cases to secure third party funding sources including, but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, auto, workers' compensation, COBRA, crime victims compensation, access to insurance exchange, liability coverage and grants.
• Participates in continuing education in order to stay current on relevant patient funding sources, Financial Assistance Policies, and Patient Financial Interaction Best Practices.
• Acts as the liaison between the price estimator and the patient.
• Responds to patient inquiries and provides on-site consultation and support as a liaison for billing, collections and denial management questions as needed, which may include collecting patient deposits or setting up payment arrangements if requested by the patient.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and their families to resolve financial barriers to care.
• Evaluates qualification for financial assistance which may include Propensity to Pay evaluation and/or completion of the application process.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience health care revenue cycle or equivalent, customer service, medical billing/third party payers, Microsoft Office, financial/mathematical skills, or business office experience

Preferred

• Associate's degree customer service, health services, health care administration, information technology, business or accounting
• CRT-Application Counselor (CAC) - CMC Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 60 Days

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Patient Registration Remote - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.