Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - Business Office is looking for a full-time Financial Counselor.

Position Overview

Responsible for a variety of office/clerical tasks relating to patient accounts; including, but not limited to: notifying guarantors and/or third-party payors of delinquent accounts to solicit payment, keeping records of collections and status of accounts, helping patients/guarantors understand their financial responsibilities, providing information and assisting eligible self-pay and under-insured patients with application to various state and facility assistance programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to inquiries concerning account balances, third party payments, etc. from patients and third party payers.

• Works with accounts that need to be sent to the collection agency after all collection efforts have been exhausted.

• Collects balance due from patients

• Creates monthly list of accounts to be presented to the Board

• Compiles hospital bills, completes appropriate forms and submits claims to proper agencies/insurance as assigned.

• Stays informed about changes regarding claims submission to governmental agencies.

• Must have excellent customer service & phone etiquette skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Detail oriented and self motivated with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Dependability and confidentiality a must

• QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s, PPO’s private insurance companies preferred.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable) to Human Resources, 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to  hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org

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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.

We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

For community information: www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus