Financial Counselor, Duluth

Northside Hospital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a financial representative to manage patient account collections during pre-admission and inpatient stages. You will represent the hospital in financial matters and coordinate with Admitting and the Business Office to secure payments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with collection experience, or an associate degree in business, plus strong communication, math, and typing skills (30 wpm). CPAR/CFC certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience in collection, OR 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 at least 30 wpm

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

Good communication skills

Basic maths

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Business

Job description

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.

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.

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.