Financial Counselor

At Steward Health Care System, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers in how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Shift: 40hrs per week/ Days

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Patient Access – Identify and coordinate assistance to underinsured and uninsured patients through screening and referral to MassHealth Counselors or Patients Accounts. Collect deposits for patient liability as applicable.

Reception/office or other healthcare experience required. Medical setting and medical terminology preferred. Previous computer entry / word processing experience required. Meditech knowledge helpful. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills a must.
Must be detail oriented and computer-literate.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Coding (CPT-4, DRG and ICD-9-CM)

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Three plus years experience with health care insurance benefits, eligibility preferred.

Software/Hardware:

Previous computer entry / word processing experience required. Meditech knowledge helpful. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.