Financial Counseling Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Patient financial counseling
Financial assistance programs
Payment plan establishment
The Financial Counseling Specialist plans, organizes, and implements financial counseling services to patients and families, screening them for program assistance and completing applications

Job Summary

  • The Financial Counseling Specialist plans, organizes, and implements financial counseling services to patients and families, screening them for program assistance and completing applications.
  • This role involves maintaining knowledge of community agencies and resources to facilitate referrals, identifying payment sponsorship, and assisting with payment plans and deposit collection.
  • UAMS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, and educational discounts for qualifying staff.

Matching Summary

The Financial Counseling Specialist plans, organizes, and implements financial counseling services to patients and families, screening them for program assistance and completing applications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient financial counseling
  • Financial assistance programs
  • Payment plan establishment
  • Community agency referrals
  • HIPAA compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity
  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Patient care improvement focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related PLUS two (2) years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle or related function OR High School Diploma/GED PLUS 6 years of experience in healthcare in a revenue cycle related function.
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
  • Annual TB Screening
  • Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter