Patient Financial Counselor

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patient Financial Counselor to support our radiation oncology team in Boulder.

Salary Range: $18.29-$24.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Patient Financial Counselor:

• Ensure all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system in an accurate manner.
• Perform insurance verification process on all third party payers.
• Obtain initial and subsequent pre-authorization for services and surgeries.
• Re-verify benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment. Ensure appropriate signatures are obtained on all necessary forms.
• Utilize the Summary of Patient Reimbursement and Liability form and obtains appropriate approvals as required.
• Perform financial counseling process on all patients prior to treatment, which includes patient financial obligations, billing practices and establishing payment arrangements.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Position requires at least 3 year office experience, medical office required.

Have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Proficiency with computer systems a requirement. Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel) a plus.

• Experience working in a practice management system with insurance forms and appointment scheduling preferred
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Must be comfortable communicating with medical professionals as an integral part of the care team
• High level organization, attention to detail and prioritizing required

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination for computer work. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range for telephone contacts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.