FINANCIAL COUNSELOR-HRLY, FCH - PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Froedtert

Job Info

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.875000

Shift: 1st shift 7 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Sunday (alternating weeks)

Job Summary:

To assess patient financial needs, assist patients and collect deposits according to the Froedtert Hospital Billing and Collection Policy in a professional and courteous manner. To screen patients and assist with applications for applicable governmental programs, the health insurance exchange, and/or the Froedtert Health financial assistance program. To stress customer service and positive interpersonal relations while working closely with Admitting/Registration, Preauthorization, Care Management, appropriate department personnel in Patient Financial Services and MCW Clinical Practice Services in addressing financial responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare/revenue cycle functions (or other business office), case management, or social work is required.

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs is preferred.

Experience using Epic in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Experience in social work or case management is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Bachelor's degree in social work, case management, healthcare administration, business administration, or other related field is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin and Federal Certified Application Counselor Designation is preferred.

In lieu of Certified Application Counselor Designation, current Licensed Health Insurance Agent is preferred.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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