About the role

  • Counselor assessing eligibility for financial assistance programs for uninsured patients. Conducts outreach, enrollment, and provides support while maintaining accurate patient documentation.

Responsibilities

  • The Patient Assistance Counselor is responsible for the accurate and timely assessment of uninsured and underinsured patient referrals to determine eligibility for financial assistance programs.
  • Conducts patient outreach and enrollment activities, reviewing, and processing financial assistance applications, and determining eligibility based on established criteria.
  • Ensures accurate documentation of patient interactions, calculates household income and assets to determine award levels, and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to facilitate timely support.
  • Participates in process improvement initiatives and supports special projects aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a medical business office, healthcare setting, or comparable environment required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of basic business math principles, including calculations and percentages with ability to interpret financial statements and tax returns.
  • Certified Application Counselor (CAC) designation through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services required within three months of the first available CAC training period after hire.

Benefits

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial assistance applications, financial documentation, and patient correspondence.
  • Health insurance

Job title

Patient Assistance Counselor

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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