As our Financial Counselor, you will work (variety of shifts available) counseling those who are responsible for payments to the hospital. You will compassionately educate patients about their responsibilities and potential payment options during the financial counseling session. You will also obtain any necessary pre-certifications or authorizations and assist with any financing and/or third-party applications. 

• To thrive in this position, you will act with a strong sense of patient care and attention to detail. You will explain financial responsibilities for services received, payment options, and collection steps to patients or the person/people responsible for payment.

• You should feel comfortable communicating insurance benefits and recommending alternative payment sources when needed. You should also feel comfortable contacting insurance carriers or other sources and always act as an advocate for the patient. 

• We train! Although healthcare experience is not necessary to thrive in this position, it is helpful to have some financial background and knowledge of State and/or Federal assistance. Call center experience is a plus as the work environment can get very busy.

• Strong customer service skills are a must! 

• Since this work is done in a hospital setting, you should be able to interact and communicate with empathy and professionalism with those who may be ill. You must also be up to date on all vaccinations (including but not limited to COVID-19 and annual flu shot), pass a drug test, and pass a background check prior to hire. 

​ *Responsibilities: *

• High School Diploma or GED

• Excellent customer service experience

At R1, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on 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 regarding public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing a workplace free of harassment.

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $15.31 - $19.15 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. (http://go.r1rcm.com/benefits)

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.

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R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration.

Headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah, R1 employs over 29,000 people globally.