On-Call Patient Financial Advocate

Talentify; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in the United States seeks a Financial Counselor to provide in-depth patient financial counseling, identify payer sources, and arrange payment plans. You will work with inpatient/outpatient teams to determine eligibility for programs and to streamline billing processes.

The role emphasizes understanding government programs (Medi-Cal/Medicare), handling Medical Financial Assistance, and guiding staff through revised procedures. On-call duties and variable hours apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in health care billing or financial counseling.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM or more.
• Knowledge of government programs and alternate payer sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial counseling to determine payer sources for self-pay accounts.
• Coordinate with admissions/registration for eligibility and referrals.
• Counsel patients on payment arrangements and government program enrollment.
• Complete Medical Financial Assistance applications based on data.
• Act as advocate and guide support staff on processes.

Skills

Healthcare billing

Financial counseling

Customer service

Typing 35 WPM

Government programs knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Terminology certificate

Job description

Talentify in the United States seeks a Financial Counselor to provide in-depth patient financial counseling, identify payer sources, and arrange payment plans. You will work with inpatient/outpatient teams to determine eligibility for programs and to streamline billing processes.

The role emphasizes understanding government programs (Medi-Cal/Medicare), handling Medical Financial Assistance, and guiding staff through revised procedures. On-call duties and variable hours apply.