Seeking and paying for medical care is a significant challenge for many Americans. As an R1 Financial Counseling Associate, you will be responsible for counseling uninsured and under-insured patients to attempt to obtain a paying funding source for their medical service(s). You will be expected to accurately and compassionately explain financial options and obligations during financial counseling sessions held directly with patients. In this role, a successful candidate must display excellent customer service, commitment to assisting patients, and attention to detail.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need to be able to multi-task, use and navigate multiple systems, and communicate with compassion and authenticity to build trust with patients when discussing sensitive situations. Additionally, you will need to gain and display a thorough understanding of Medicaid and other funding programs to provide patients with clear and concise information.

Previous experience as a financial counselor with a background in medical terminology, understanding State and Federal assistance programs, or relevant healthcare experience is a plus.

Here’s what you can expect working as a Financial Counseling Associate:

You will have the opportunity to help patients navigate some of the most difficult times in their lives by reducing financial burdens related to their medical care. You will see, hear about, and/or be in the presence of illness and injuries. You may need to be up to date on all vaccinations (including but not limited to an annual flu shot), pass a drug test, and pass a background check prior to hire.This is a fast-paced work environment; you will need to be able to communicate complex coverage enrollment information with patients and assist with their applications effectively and efficiently. R1 training and Financial Counseling leaders are ready to help you gain the knowledge you need to be successful in this role. We at R1 care about your professional growth and development. Financial Counseling leaders are committed to fostering individual growth, and R1 provides a multitude of career and leadership development courses and programs.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GEDExcellent customer service skillsCompassionate communication

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience as a financial counselor with background in medical terminology preferred
Understanding of State and Federal assistance

Physical Requirements:

See, read, and/or operate computers, telephones, office equipment, documents, labels, including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
Remain sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
Frequent interactions with associates, patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require associate to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information banding patients, etc.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items (over 5 lbs.).
 

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $17.25 - $23.40 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.

R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.

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