What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Counselor position at Greater Regional Health?
Greater Regional is looking for a Financial Counselor to work full time with patient accounts. Are you familiar with patient services, financial assistance and insurance information regarding medical care? Then this may be the job for you! The financial counselor will also serve as patient advocate and assist the patient with financial & insurance information to ensure the patient is able to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare. Serving as cashier while assisting patients in the settlement of their accounts by explaining charges and related questions is also included. Responsible for processing checks, credit cards, and cash drawers daily. The financial counselor performs an important role in educating the patient while also protecting the hospital's cash flow. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization are key to the success of this role. This position is Monday through Friday!
-Work with financial assistance applications
-Become certified to submit applications with Medicaid and the Federal Market Plan
-Good communication skills
-Basic understanding of insurance and math skills are a plus!
For the 7th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 6 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application.
***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***