Financial Counselor - Patient Access-Registration

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking FINANCIAL COUNSELOR I to join our team!

The Financial Counselor I manages patient accountcreditandcollectiontelephonecalls and collection lettersincludingtracking patient accounts transferred to an outsidecollection agency, perform financial assistance screening, work with patients on payment arrangements, complete price estimates, and monitor patient insurance.

HOURS:

Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period. Day shift.

• Knowledge of basic accounting, patient financial practices, and governmental and legal rules and regulations related to collection activities normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical school or college majoring in some aspect of a health information program desired.
• Knowledgeofmedicalterminologydesired.
• Minimumofthreeyears’experienceinhealthcareworkingcollections desired.
• Priorexperienceinimplementingnewcollectionspoliciesdesired.
• Previousfinancialormedicalinsuranceexperiences arebeneficial.
• Prior Epic knowledge is beneficial.
• Licensedandbondedcollector statusbeneficial.
• Expectedtoworkextendedhourstomeetdeadlines,attend meetings,and/orworkshiftrotationtocoverlonger hoursofoperationasneeded.
• Averagetypingspeedof
  40wpmwithminimalerrors
• Accuratelyoperateacomputer,10-keycalculator,telephone,andmiscellaneousofficeequipment
• Ability to complete work with interruptions and time pressures, be accurate and detail- oriented in all work products and prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must be personable and discreet, yet positively assertive displaying professional competence.
• Musthavegoodoralandwrittencommunicationskills.

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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