PATIENT FINANCIAL COUNSELOR-HRLY, FROEDTERT HOSPITAL

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Eligible for sign-on bonus up to $1,000!

Location : US : WI : MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE : 0.875000

Standard Hours : 35.00

Shift : 2nd

Shift Details : 7 / 70 Schedule - Monday - Sunday, 10am - 8 : 30pm (Alternating Weeks)

Job Summary :

To assess patient financial needs, assist patients and collect deposits according to the Froedtert Hospital Billing and Collection Policy in a professional and courteous manner. To screen patients and assist with applications for applicable governmental programs, the health insurance exchange, and / or the Froedtert Health financial assistance program. To stress customer service and positive interpersonal relations while working closely with Admitting / Registration, Preauthorization, Care Management, appropriate department personnel in Patient Financial Services and MCW Clinical Practice Services in addressing financial responsibilities.

Financial Counselors at Froedtert Health play a vital role in helping patients understand and manage the financial aspects of their healthcare. They work closely with patients to :

• Assess eligibility and assist with applications for BadgerCare, Medicaid, Marketplace plans, and Froedtert's Financial Assistance Program
• Provide cost estimates and prepayment information for upcoming services
• Meet with patients in various settings-bedside, in-office, or by phone-to address billing questions
• Serve as a liaison between patients, the preauthorization team, and clinical departments to ensure seamless communication and support

Why You'll Love Working With Us :

Fast-paced, patient-facing role with opportunities for direct interaction at the bedside, in-office, or via phone.

Collaborative, on-site environment with cross-functional teamwork involving departments like registration and pre-authorization.

Team structure : Approximately 20 members across inpatient and outpatient settings; outpatient team is larger.

Career mobility and growth potential within the Patient Financial Services (PFS) department.

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Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following :

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.