Financial Counseling Representative

Company: R1 RCM
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

**Onsite at R1 RCM/Murray Resource Center**
**_PRN - Available shifts Monday - Friday during business hours; On-Call_**
R1 is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management services which transform and solve challenges across health systems, hospitals and physician practices. Headquartered in Chicago, R1 is publicly-traded organization with employees throughout the US and international locations.
Our mission is to be the one trusted partner to manage revenue, so providers and patients can focus on what matters most. Our priority is to always do what is best for our clients, patients and each other. With our proven and scalable operating model, we complement a healthcare organizations infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience.
The Financial Counselor will be responsible for counseling patients or parties responsible for payment. The Patient Financial Counselor will educate patients on their responsibilities and potential options. The PFC is responsible for accurately and compassionately explaining to the patient their financial obligations during the financial counseling session. In addition, the counselor must obtain any necessary pre-certifications or authorizations and assist with any financing or third-party applications.
In this role, the successful candidate must display a strong sense of patient care and attention to detail.
**Responsibilities:**
Processing financial assistance applications.
Explain financial responsibilities for services received, payment options and collection procedures to patients or parties responsible for payment.
Counsel patients regarding insurance benefits and recommend alternative sources of payment and financial assistance when appropriate.
Contact insurance carriers or other sources and act as an advocate for the patient.
Identify hospital, public and private financial assistance programs for patients unable to meet their financial obligations.
Maintain accurate documentation of pre-processing information.
Provide assistance to uninsured patients and families in completing and filing Medicaid or assistance program applications with the appropriate agency.
Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.
**Required Qualifications:**
High school diploma is required
Attention to detail
Strong customer service experience
Ability to multi-task and navigate between multiple systems simultaneously
**Desired Qualifications:**
Spanish Speaking preferred
Previous experience as a financial counselor with background in medical terminology preferred
Understanding of State and Federal assistance
**Physical Requirements:**
See, read, and/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels, including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
Frequent interactions with associates, patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require associate to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information banding patients, etc.
Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.
Our associates are given valuable opportunities to contribute, to innovate and create meaningful work that makes an impact in the communities we serve around the world. We also offer a culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care. We believe in giving back to the community and offer a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit: r1rcm.com.
Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.
Our associates are given valuable opportunities to contribute, to innovate and create meaningful work that makes an impact in the communities we serve around the world. We also offer a culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care. We believe in giving back to the community and offer a competitive benefits package including:
+ Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & RX Coverage
+ Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time & Holidays
+ 401K with Company Match
+ Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Parental Leave
R1 RCM Inc. (the Company) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Companys employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any persons age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
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R1 RCM is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups.
Our mission is to make healthcare simpler, so providers and patients can focus on what matters most. R1s proven and scalable operating models seamlessly complement a healthcare organizations infrastructure, quickly driving sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience. Our priority is to always do what is best for our clients, patients, and each other.
Headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah, R1 employs over 27,000 people globally and is traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol RCM.

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