Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:46100 Patient Financial SVCS

Job Description:Provides financial counseling to patients for their services at Essentia Health in-person and virtually. Provides assistance with navigating Essentia Health’s payment options, Medicaid eligibility, and financial assistance programs. May also perform self-pay liability price estimates. In addition, this position performs account analysis to evaluate, develop and implement an action plan to educate guarantors and help resolve their financial responsibilities. This position may also be required to assist with patient phone inquiries from the Patient Financial Services call center. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a customer service orientation which consistently aims at exceeding patient expectations and contributes positively to the greater working environment.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge in registration, coding, insurance billing and payment methodology, self-pay collections, and exceptional customer service skills

Educational Requirements:

Some trade course classes in accounting, business, and/or communications would be very beneficial in this position

Required Qualifications:

2 years of experience in Financial Counseling, Self-Pay Collections, Call Center, Billing and/or Health Care

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:8:00 AM

Shift End Time:4:30 PM

Weekends:

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Union Posting Deadline:02/19/2025

Compensation Range:

$17.62 - $26.25

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.

Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.