Financial Counselor - Collector I

Surgery Partners, Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls, MT is hiring a Collections Specialist to collect payments on delinquent accounts, assist patients with payment concerns, and verify account accuracy while billing insurance as needed.

You will provide patients with payment options, work with vendors on self-pay accounts, and receive direction from the Director of Collections. A High School Diploma and 1 year of related experience are required; hospital cashier experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year patient accounts or collection experience preferred.
• Hospital cashier experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect payments on delinquent accounts and verify account accuracy.
• Bill patient’s insurance as necessary and provide payment options.
• Assist patients with payment concerns or issues on their accounts.
• Work with vendors on self-pay accounts; follow hospital policies.

Skills

Basic accounting

Typing

10 key

Intermediary computer skills

Office equipment

Collection laws

Insurance processing

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

To collect payments on delinquent accounts, identity not yet turned to the collection agency, following the Great Falls Clinic policies and procedures. To assist patients with payment concerns or issues on their accounts. Verify account accuracy and bill patient's insurance as necessary. Provide patients with payment options. Work with Vendors on Self pay accounts. Receives direction from: Director of Collections

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

• 1 year patient accounts or 1 year previous collection experience
• A minimum of 1 year patient access experience in acute care facility setting can be substituted
• Previous experience as a hospital cashier, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic accounting, typing and 10 key
• Intermediate computer skills
• Basic office equipment knowledge
• Basic collection laws and insurance processing processes
• Strong interpersonal relations and customer service background

Notice Of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.