Financial Counselor, Duluth

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Duluth, GA is seeking a hospital financial collections specialist responsible for obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases. You will coordinate with Admitting and Business Office to resolve balances and ensure accurate billing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with collection experience, strong communication, basic math, and typing skills; a degree in business and certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with one year experience in collection.
• Associates 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.
• Two years' experience in collections.
• CPAR Certification.
• CFC Certification.

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

Basic math

Medical terminology

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 1 year collection experience

Associates Degree in Business or related field

Two years' experience in collections

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:

9a-4p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes