Financial Counselor

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 27

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$20.75 - $27.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Reviews charity applications; verifies demographic and financial data; counsels patients regarding application and approval/denial status; processes charity applications in accordance with all applicable guidelines and timeliness.

What you will do

Protect the legal and financial standing of the organization by appropriately determining financial responsibility and arranging payment from patients with any outstanding balances.
Counsels patients who cannot meet their financial obligations and determines appropriate referral strategy to secure financial assistance for patients.
Prepare and process correspondence for patients who request assistance on their hospital/clinic accounts which includes notifying them of the decision regarding the disposition of their accounts. Reviews accounts for financial information and income verifications to determine the category of assistance needed and whether the criteria are met. Meet requirements for various internal and external charity programs as well as alternative methods of account satisfaction which may include county assistance.
Review applications daily ensuring timely processing and batching of accounts.
Understand and communicate processing time frames and requirements for Medicaid County Federal Disability and other programs available to patients in correlation with a Patient Advocate.
Pursues and collects required documentation for completion of internal and external applications to secure financial assistance. Process patient payments via US Bank portal as directed by patient.
Act as a Patient Advocate on any account where the patient or family is unable to complete the application process independently.
Forward accounts to other members of the Centralized Business Office as appropriate for resolution outside the scope of the Financial Counselor and Advocate Role.
Adhere to the corporate compliance plan and to all applicable rules and regulations outlined by accrediting bodies and local state and federal agencies.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:

1-3 years Related experience

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$20.75 - $27.50Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with c...