Financial Counselor CMC (714101)

Job Req ID: 714101

Position Number: 00017989

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 1st Shift

Standard Hours: 40.00

Department Name: Financial Counseling

Location: Corporate Operations

Location Details:  CMC

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit atriumhealth.org/about-us.

Job Summary
Interviews patients who are uninsured/underinsured and determines which agencies will provide financial assistance with the patient’s hospital and medical bills.

Essential Functions

• Meets with patients at the bedside to collect the necessary demographic and financial information to determine federal, state or other programs the patient may qualify for. Obtains signatures on all forms required by state agencies and Atrium Health.
• Consults and educates patients on Medicaid eligibility requirements and the application process.
• Completes routine post discharge follow-up on patients not seen in the hospital. Attempts to complete interviews by phone and mail in accordance to program application deadlines.

Physical Requirements
Works a fast-paced office environment with numerous interruptions. This position requires some travel to represent patient at appeals.

Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelors Degree or 4 years related experience required.

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Posting Notes: Not Applicable

Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer

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