Financial Counselor

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

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.


Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Financial Management preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience medical office experience 1-2 years preferred and Financial counseling 1-2 years preferred and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong problem solving and analytical skills and proactive initiative. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Strong communication and customer service skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Strong understanding of medical terminology as well as ICD-9 and CPT codes.

Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%)

Walking Occasionally (3-33%)

Sitting Constantly (67-100%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.