Patient Financial Counselor

Harney District Hospital is looking to hire a full-time Patient Financial Counselor to join our financial team. The hourly rate starts at $17.33 and increases based on experience. This position is also eligible for our medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. This position works with patients and/or their representatives to work through financial resources and payment options.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of billing and related office procedures and methods, English, grammar, spelling, data entry and retrieval, record keeping, and computer applications software. General knowledge of confidentiality concepts and requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with the public, insurance companies, and staff both orally and in writing. Equivalent to a high school education and over one (1) year office experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE) Certification. May obtain within 6 months of hire date.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Previous billing office or patient account experience and previous experience in a medical clinic environment. Knowledge of state and federal Medicaid/Medicare assistance programs. Knowledge of collection law. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient care diagnostic codes.

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jen Hoke at 541-573-8642 or jhoke@harneydh.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check.