Financial Counselor / Admitting / FT / Days

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a part-time Financial Counselor to support daytime operations in Amarillo, TX. The role handles patient financial activities from pre-registration to dismissal and coordinates initial financial arrangements with patients and families.

You will contribute to service-excellence, ensure accurate data collection, assist with income verification and payment plans, and support revenue cycle efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year job-related experience recommended.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Typing skills and basic computer experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission/registration through dismissal and initial financial arrangements.
• Obtains demographic and financial information and explains payment obligations.
• Assesses patients for financial assistance and completes applications.
• Supports department budgeting and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Typing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

JOB TITLE: Financial Counselor / PT Days

Position Summary:

The employee assumes responsibility and accountability of admission/registration processes; patient flow from pre-registration through dismissal, and initial financial arrangements for accounts. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Utilizes the appropriate skills in accepting responsibilities of assignments while exhibiting teamwork techniques and effective communications which contribute to the overall operation of the department. Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.

Applies appropriate policies and procedures, as set forth by the Department of Business Systems for the purpose of assessing and communicating patient needs, from pre-admission through dismissal, by obtaining demographic and financial information, with explanation and collection of payment obligations and completion of appropriate applications for financial assistance. Cross-trains to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director. Accept additional duties as assigned.

Assumes responsibility for position’s impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.

Benefit Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year job related experience recommended
• Intense customer/people interaction experience preferred
• Recommend moderate to intense concentration and attention to detail
• Typing skills
• Computer experience desirable

Physical And Sensory Requirements

1 Ability to read, write and converse in English.

• Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, patients, families, vendors and others.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
• Grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting.
• Ability to tolerate low noise levels for prolonged periods.
• Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials.
• Ability to respond to pages, telephones and other auditory stimulation.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.