Financial Counselor, Duluth
Summary
Handles patient financial matters, including payment collection and communication with patients and staff during hospital visits.
Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Represents the Hospital in financial matters pertaining to obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases of the patient's visit. Acts as intermediary with Admitting, Business Office, patients and family members while the patient is hospitalized.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:1. A. High School Diploma or GED with one (1) year experience in collection, OR B. Associates Degree in Business or related field 2. Good communication skills. 3. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology. 5. Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm or better. PREFERRED:1. B.S. Degree in Business. 2. Two (2) years' experience in collections. 3. CPAR Certification. 4. CFC Certification.