Financial Counselor, Patient Access- Bilingual Required

Holy Cross; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Metro Access

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Holy Cross Health seeks a Financial Counselor to assist patients with financing healthcare services. You will provide financial counseling, explain options, and guide patients through the application process for assistance programs.

Responsibilities include collecting documents, following up on applications, processing payments, and resolving billing concerns with accuracy and courtesy. A bilingual English/Spanish skill set and knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 3 years experience in accounting/medical claims management.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and other programs assisting the uninsured.

Responsibilities

• Assist financial assistance applications and explain how to complete them.
• Receive and check applications for completeness; follow up as needed.
• Process credit card payments and record transactions per accounting procedures.
• Investigate problems and resolve billing issues professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Auditing skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Windows

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows OS

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Job Title: Financial CounselorEmployment Type: Full-time Shift: Day (SUMMARY) Position Highlights: Competitive salary Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b) Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules Advancement:Career growth opportunities Location:Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD Description:Serve as a patient advocate on billing issues by assisting the patients in finding the best way to finance their healthcare. Steward the hospitals limited community benefit resources by implementing the financial assistance policy with fairness and accuracy.

Responsibilities: Provide HCH financial assistance application with good explanation of how to complete it. Receive applications and check for completeness. Request additional documents from patients when necessary. Follow up with patient regarding what's pending. Resolve patient's billing concerns via the telephone, correspondence, or in-person Investigate problems and complaints, and initiate resolution in a professional and efficient manner. Process credit card payments for various hospital departments and record transactions as indicated by accounting department procedures. Able to interpret clinical data sufficiently to determine eligibility for various programs. Must possess excellent auditing and analytical skills for reconciliation of accounts. Able to interpret, read, and work from computer reports, and spread sheets.

What you will need: High school graduate possessing three (3) years experience in accounting and medical claims management, preferably in a hospital or physician's office setting. Must be bilingual English and Spanish. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Thorough understanding of Medicaid, Medicare and other programs that can assist the uninsured in paying for their healthcare services. Interact with the uninsured and acts as a liaison for the hospital. Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel. Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to articulate information in a clear and concise manner.

Pay Range: $18.78 - $26.29 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. FT/PT Benefit eligible Roles:**0.5 FTE (20 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America's 100 best hospitals Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.