BITTERROOT'S BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023

State of Montana "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" 2022

Patient Financial Counselor opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Financial Counselor position in our Patient Financial Services department. The Financial Counselor is responsible for providing patients with a positive financial experience by helping patients navigate and understand insurance benefits and potential financial liability. Financial Counselors are the patient’s point of contact for financial assistance questions. The Financial Counselor collects payments, sets up payment arrangements as appropriate, creates estimates, advises patients in person and over the phone on their insurance benefits and coverage, and in some cases, assesses patient referrals for appropriateness. The incumbent assists patients with eligibility for government programs, Bitterroot Health’s financial assistance program, and other options for managing high medical liabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. Associate degree in business related field highly desired, CMS’ Certified Application Counselor certification preferred, and required to obtain in the first 90 days of employment.

• Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Familiarity with medical billing/collections and healthcare insurance preferred

• Experience: One (1) year’s work experience in a physician office or hospital setting preferred.

  Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Benefits: This position is eligible for the full-time benefit package

For benefits overview, click here (https://www.bitterroothealth.org/join-us/employment-opportunities/employee-benefits/) .

Why Bitterroot Health?

Bitterroot Health is a great place to work! We were named “Bitterroot’s Best Employer" in 2022 & 2023. We were also selected among Montana’s large companies as the 2022 “Employer of Choice” for the state of Montana.

We love our community!

The Bitterroot Valley is located in southwestern Montana and lies between the Bitterroot Mountain Range and the Sapphire Mountains. Hamilton is the largest town and the county seat of Ravalli County with a population of about 45,000 people in the county. The Bitterroot Valley is comprised of several communities such as Darby, Hamilton, Corvallis, Victor, Stevensville and Florence. The Bitterroot is the perfect place to raise a family in a small-town atmosphere with nearby “larger city” amenities. It is the perfect place for individuals who enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. Montana is appropriately referred to as “The Treasure State” and the Bitterroot Valley is one of Montana’s finest treasures.

Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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