Description
Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a full-time Financial Counselor (1.0 FTE) to join the Business Office. The primary focus of the position is to counsel and assist patients/guarantors in finding ways to meet their financial obligations for services provided at Western Wisconsin Health. Notify insurance companies of admissions to begin the pre-certification process and supply information about the patient and turning it over to Utilization Review for clinical information. Call insurance to initiate the prior authorization process on any service that would require a prior approval/notification. All of this is done to support the organization's mission while living our values.
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year certificate from college or technical school; or 6+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Basic billing knowledge and ability to counsel patients with questions regarding their account Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of Insurance Products, Medicare, Medicaid and PPO's Understanding of Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital billing requirements Previous experience with Epic Other Qualifications: Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business and patient information Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills Excellent Customer Service skills Strong computer skills, Microsoft office preferred Ability to analyze issues and solve them creatively Ability to handle multiple priorities ABOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH
Western Wisconsin Health is an integrated hospital and family practice clinic located in Western Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul on I-94. Join an exciting and growing team with a focus on the future of health care delivery