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Massachusetts General Hospital
Financial Couselor, Newton Wellesley Hospital
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What they do
A Financial Counselor works with customers on providing debt-relief services, usually working on prioritizing payment and encouraging customers to complete debt obligations.
$76,591 / year median in Massachusetts
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Responsible for counseling patients or parties responsible for payment. Also educates patients on their responsibilities and potential options, ensuring accuracy, while compassionately explaining to the patients their financial obligations during the financial counseling session. In addition, must obtain any necessary pre-certifications or authorizations and assist with any financing or third-party applications. Essential Functions- Provides warm and friendly greetings to patient and their families/visitors, upon interaction and educates patient regarding financial assistance programs
- Assists patients in obtaining financial assistance (i.e. Medicaid, drug replacement), outside assistance (i.e. transportation or other community services) and ensures appropriate forms completion.
- Provide information to patients on costs, payment methods and alternatives to payments/financial assistance.
- Ensures all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system in an accurate manner.
- Review the patient's services for diagnosis, ensures appropriate insurance coverage and may obtain necessary authorizations.
- Maintains empathy and professionalism in registration interviews and while providing regulatory information and notices.
Working Schedule:
Onsite at Newton Wellesley Hospital main campus: 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $19.81- $28.
EEO Statement:
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857- 282-7642.