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Financial Counselor Patient Access
Requisition number 2318328 Job category Healthcare Delivery Primary location Mukwonago WI Date posted 04212026 Overtime status Non-exempt Travel No
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Explore opportunities with Optum in strategic partnership with ProHealth Care.
ProHealth Care is proud to be a leader in health care services serving Waukesha County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. Explore opportunities across the full spectrum of care as you help us improve the well-being of the community with your skills compassion and innovation. Be part of a collaborative environment that strives for excellence nurtures respect and ensures high-quality care delivery to our patients. Join us in making an impact as an Optum Team Member supporting Pro Health Care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position works with patients to resolve applicable financial concerns including providing counseling on available financial assistance or healthcare coverage options assessing payment sources developing payment plans and collecting patient payments.
Our office is located at 240 Maple Ave Mukwonago WI 53149.
We offer 4 - 6 weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on the schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.
Primary Responsibilities
Screens appropriate patients for possible healthcare coverage or financial assistance opportunities to determine eligibility coverage levels and billing requirements
Counsels patients as to financial responsibility while assessing suitability for in-house programs of Free Care Discounted Care and Payment Plans. Ensures all accounts are screened for linkage opportunities and appropriate actions are completed
Performs a daily check of all qualifying inpatients and assessesoffers financial assistance prior to discharge
Functions as the liaison with various departments for determining financial options and financial counseling for scheduled procedures and price-shopping
Records and prepares statistics for the outreach of financial assistance programs offered
Maximizes revenue collections
Minimizes accounts receivable losses bad debt by use of workflows technology and tools provided
Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy andor protocol when involved or observed
May perform other duties upon request
Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.
What we do
Gain insights on how we work to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone by watching this video.
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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Being a part of UnitedHealth Group means working to improve health outcomes for everyone, including yourself. Here is how:
• Caring. Your total health and well-being are important to us. Whatever matters most to you — we have resources to help you be your best at work and at home. The benefits range from free Peloton courses to financial counseling. Learn more about what we offer.
• Connecting. We recognize our collective power to make an impact across our communities because we believe the health of any society is measured by the overall health of its people. Learn more about our culture.
• Growing together. UnitedHealth Group is full of inspiring career stories, and we offer a lifetime of opportunities. Discover all the ways you can learn, grow and develop.