Lead Financial Counselor
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
Serves as lead person in representing the Hospital in financial matters pertaining to obtaining payment on patient accounts during pre-admission and inpatient phases of the patient's visit. Requires heavy phone work and personal contact with patients, family members, insurance companies, physician office staff, and outside financial assistance agencies.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- High School Diploma OR GED with two (2) years of experience in collections
OR
Associate's Degree in Business or related field and one (1) year of experience in collections.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm or better.
- Prior experience in healthcare environment.
PREFERRED
- S. degree in Business or Health Administration.
- Three (3) or more year’s collection experience.
- CPAR Certified.
- CFC Certified.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Ability to train and direct the work of others.