Financial Counselor I - Gastroenterology Clinic

Lake Granbury Medical Center; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Generous PTO and extended illness"

401(k) with company match

Career development and advancement

Licensure and certification‑reimbursed

Student loan assistance

Employee rewards and recognition

Collaborative, purpose‑driven culture

Pet insurance options

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury, TX is seeking a Financial Counselor I to support patient access and revenue cycle operations. You will verify insurance coverage, secure financial arrangements, and coordinate patient account management with a focus on accurate and timely processing.

The role serves as a key resource for patients, providing financial counseling, assisting applications, and maintaining effective communication with patients, payors, and internal teams to promote resolution

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in healthcare registration, billing, collections, or a related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial counseling or insurance verification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes payment arrangements with patients per policies.
• Completes and submits financial assistance applications with required documentation.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits; obtains authorizations when applicable.
• Reviews daily reports to ensure accounts have a valid payment source or counseling documentation.
• Responds to patient inquiries about balances and insurance coverage in a timely, professional manner.
• Processes adjustment requests and monitors approved adjustments for accuracy.
• Maintains documentation in the system with proper comments.
• Maintains communication with patients throughout care continuum for financial follow-up.
• Coordinates with departments to resolve account issues and ensure accuracy.
• Retrieves and responds to voicemails from customer service lines for timely follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record systems

Job description

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Why Join Us?

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

Job Summary

The Financial Counselor I supports patient access and revenue cycle operations by verifying insurance coverage, securing financial arrangements, and coordinating all aspects of patient account management. This role serves as a key resource for patients by providing financial counseling, facilitating assistance applications, and ensuring accounts are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The Financial Counselor I interacts regularly with patients, insurance payors, and internal departments to promote account resolution and ensure a positive patient financial experience.

Essential Functions

• Establishes payment arrangements with patients according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes and submits financial assistance applications and follows up on required documentation.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, and ensures appropriate authorizations are obtained when applicable.
• Reviews daily admission and missed opportunity reports to ensure all accounts have a valid payment source or financial counseling documentation.
• Responds to patient inquiries regarding account balances, billing concerns, and insurance coverage; returns all patient calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Reviews and processes adjustment requests and monitors approved adjustments for accuracy.
• Maintains account documentation by recording all actions and communications in the appropriate system using correct comment types.
• Establishes and maintains communication with patients throughout the continuum of care, including pre-admission, point-of-service, and post-discharge financial follow‑up.
• Coordinates with other departments as needed to resolve account issues and ensure account accuracy.
• Retrieves and responds to voicemails from departmental customer service lines and ensures timely follow‑up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in healthcare registration, billing, collections, or a related field required
• 2-4 years of experience in financial counseling or insurance verification preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare billing and insurance verification processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft platforms and electronic health record systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.