Job Description
The Financial Counselor is responsible for providing financial counseling to indigent patients and/or individuals who are economically challenged. Statistically analyzes the needs of each case and present the most logical assistances programs available. This includes formal payment, medical loans, Medicaid eligibility screenings, and the hospital’s Additional Discount Program (Charity). The Financial Counselor is also tasked with assisting with patient registrations, managing specific registration and verification worklist, perform registration audits, and efficiently follows up with patients, family members, co-workers, management, physicians, other department staff, and other third parties to ensure that maximum financial reimbursement is received.
Shift: M-F, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of on-the-job experience in a like or similar position is preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer experience is required
Physical Demands:
- Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff.
Awards
American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award
American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes Center Recognition Award
The Joint Commission
- Primary Stroke Center designation
American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
- Certified Community Cancer Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction)
- Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care
PNC
- Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care
Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years )
- Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award
Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years)
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
- Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina
Healogics
- Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards
