Financial Counselor Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Financial Counselor 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 35 Jesse Hill Junior Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

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employed at Children’s and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:30 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Serves as primary contact to educate family and community about financial assistance and charity care programs, health insurance exchange, or alternate insurance programs as appropriate. Conducts all interactions in a manner that will result in a positive patient experience and appropriate reimbursement for services. Works in partnership with other team members to provide quality service to proactively support efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Experience Experience in social services or public assistance programs, including personal contact with clients Preferred Qualifications College degree Experience in healthcare financial counseling Fluency in Spanish or other foreign language Experience in social services or public assistance programs, including personal contact with clients Certified Patient Account Representative (CPAR), Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA), or Certified Financial Counselor (CFC) Education High school diploma or GED and any state-specific training and examination requirements Certification Summary No professional certifications required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have a sense of responsibility, professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to customer service Excellent written and oral communication skills Job Responsibilities Interviews patients and/or family members to secure information concerning insurance coverage, eligibility, and qualification for various financial assistance programs and/or arranges payment plans. Educates, screens, and assists patient/family to obtain insurance coverage through enrollment in programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and other state-based assistance programs. Requests patient payments as necessary and identifies third-party liability accounts for hospital lien filing. Obtains eligibility for medical evaluations and procedures. Determines eligibility of patients under Children’s Financial Assistance Program. Monitors work queues daily to complete appropriate follow-up procedures with responsible parties and include reasons of denial, dates of eligibility, and other appropriate information. Identifies and maintains list of available programs of financial sponsorship of healthcare services and eligibility requirements for each program. Applies excellent verbal and non-verbal communicative skills to identify and reduce anxieties/concerns of patients and/or families/friends. Interacts effectively with medical staff, other departmental employees, and other hospital personnel. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Self-motivates, multitasks, and prioritizes effectively in a fast-paced environment. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE Job Family Patient Financial Services