Patient Financial Counselor: Compassionate Payment Solutions

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Paid Time Off

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks a financial counselor to assist patients with financial arrangements and eligibility for financial assistance from outside agencies. The role supports patients and families in navigating self-pay accounts and payment options.

Responsibilities include creating payment plans, verifying demographics and insurance, and documenting agreements. This position offers a meaningful, patient-centered environment within a major regional

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Post secondary education in accounting or related business field preferred.
• Completed medical terminology course preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in medical billing, collections, insurance, coding required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and approves payment arrangements; reviews with patient different payment options and possible financial assistance, i.e., state and local agencies, indigent care.
• Reviews all patient self-pay accounts. Meets with patient/family to obtain a satisfactory payment agreement for all parties
• Ensures patient demographic and insurance information is correct in the computer system

Skills

Medical billing experience

Insurance coding knowledge

Collections experience

Education

High School graduate

Accounting/related business post-secondary education

Medical terminology course

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks a financial counselor to assist patients with financial arrangements and eligibility for financial assistance from outside agencies. The role supports patients and families in navigating self-pay accounts and payment options.

Responsibilities include creating payment plans, verifying demographics and insurance, and documenting agreements. This position offers a meaningful, patient-centered environment within a major regional