Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs in Alaska

Financial Counselor - Healthcare develops and facilitates payment plans for patients to finance medical expenses by coordinating between insurer, third party payer and patient. Confirms level, terms of coverage, and benefit limits with health insurance providers. Being a Financial Counselor - Healthcare advises patients of any alternative sources of funding or assistance available from social service agencies. Prepares and files any documentation needed to complete payment arrangements. Additionally, Financial Counselor - Healthcare may arrange for referrals or second opinions. Has general knowledge of insurance terms and practices. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Financial Counselor - Healthcare works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Financial Counselor - Healthcare typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Financial Counselor *Onsite
  • Providence Health
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Patient Financial Counselors - 100% Onsite. We welcome residents in AK.

    Patient Financial Counselors are part of a team who has direct interaction with patients and their families either on the phone or in person. They are responsible for easing the way in resolution of patient accounts through financial clearance, payment collection, obtaining sponsorship, and financial assistance.

    Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Revenue Cycle Business Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

    Required Qualifications:

    • H.S. Diploma or GED
    • Two or more years experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare business office
    • 3 years of minimum of three years experience required, or proven success as a Patient Financial Advocate Associate, preferably with Providence St. Joseph Health or it's Affiliates.
    • 2 years of experience in automated, computerized account follow-up system required, preferably in Epic.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Knowledge in reimbursement of health care accounts from insurance companies preferred.
    • Previous experience with medical and health plan terminology

    Why Join Providence?

    Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

    Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons

    About Providence

    At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

    About the Team

    Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.

    Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

    Requsition ID: 288283

    Company: Providence Jobs

    Job Category: Patient Financial Services

    Job Function: Revenue Cycle

    Job Schedule: Full time

    Job Shift:

    Career Track: Admin Support

    Department: 4001 SS RC FIN COUNS

    Address: AK Anchorage 3200 Providence Dr

    Work Location: Providence Alaska Medical Ctr-Anchorage

    Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.31

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

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Personal Financial Counselor - Alaska
  • Magellan Health
  • Badger, AK FULL_TIME
  • This position will provide personal financial services at assigned military installations. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military servi...
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Personal Financial Counselor - Alaska
  • Magellan Federal
  • Richardson, AK FULL_TIME
  • This position will provide personal financial services at assigned military installations. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military servi...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Financial Counselor (On-Site)
  • Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY PENDING APPROVAL. AN OFFER CAN BE MADE UPON APPROVAL.Financial Counselor, OPA–Anchorage, Full-TimeYou will receive a $500 SIGNING BONUS after 90 days of full-time employment...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Patient Financial Counselor
  • Providence
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Description Patient Financial Counselors - 100% Onsite. We welcome residents in out footprint states, AK. Patient Financial Counselors are part of a team who has direct interaction with patients and t...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Counselor I, International
  • University of Rochester
  • College, AK FULL_TIME
  • Opening Full Time 40 hours Range URG 106 Financial Aid Schedule 8:30 AM-5 PM; OCC WKNDSResponsibilitiesPOSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Sr. Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Couns...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Financial Advisor
  • Wintrust Financial
  • Chicago, IL
  • Wintrust Wealth Management serves the financial needs of private clients, including high net worth individuals, business...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Moneta Group
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Join our dynamic team as a Financial Advisor and help clients navigate their financial journeys towards prosperity and s...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Johnson Brunetti Retirement & Investment Specialists
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • Financial Planning Advisor Are you looking to grow and be part of a successful team? Are you driven, self-motivated and ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Edward Jones
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Overview If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a financial advisor may be the right change ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Edward Jones
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Overview If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a financial advisor may be the right change ...
  • 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Edward Jones
  • Rochester, NY
  • Job Overview If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a financial advisor may be the right change ...
  • 5/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Edward Jones
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Job Overview If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a financial advisor may be the right change ...
  • 5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor
  • Edward Jones
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Job Overview If you find yourself at a professional crossroads, a career as a financial advisor may be the right change ...
  • 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs
$42,549 to $53,153

Financial Counselor - Healthcare in Providence, RI
In case the insurance of the patient covers the cost, a financial counselor works with the needed papers and documents and make sure that everything is in order.
January 11, 2020
Financial Counselor - Healthcare in Tucson, AZ
Financial counselors usually work in the front office location of hospitals, where they sit on their desks and use computers in facilitating their jobs.
January 26, 2020
Financial Counselor - Healthcare in Vincennes, IN
However, there are instances that financial counselors work at night or even during weekends.
December 03, 2019