Financial Counselor I - Full Time

Position Summary:

Responsible for collection of up front, or at discharge, deposits due from patients. Offers alternative financial arrangements to the patient in the event he/she is unable to meet deposit requirement. Insures that accurate financial information is collected and that patients are aware of the hospitals financial policy and procedures. Posts payments, does deposit bag if working in ER and cash related functions. Completes insurance verifications.

Works with health insurance providers to determine coverage and benefit limits. Advises patients of procedure costs and alternative sources of funding. May arrange for referrals or second opinions. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Years of Related Experience:

• Minimum: 0-1
• Preferred: 2-4

Licensure/Certification/Education (Required):

• Education 1: High School Graduate/Equivalent

This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement on the basis of medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.