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Job Description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a -bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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JOB TITLE: Financial Counselor

Position Summary: The employee assumes responsibility and accountability of admission/registration processes; patient flow from pre-registration through dismissal, and initial financial arrangements for accounts. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Utilizes the appropriate skills in accepting responsibilities of assignments while exhibiting teamwork techniques and effective communications which contribute to the overall operation of the department. Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.

Applies appropriate policies and procedures, as set forth by the Department of Business Systems for the purpose of assessing and communicating patient needs, from pre-admission through dismissal, by obtaining demographic and financial information, with explanation and collection of payment obligations and completion of appropriate applications for financial assistance. Cross-trains to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director. Accept additional duties as assigned.

Assumes responsibility for position’s impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Minimum one year job related experience recommended
3. Intense customer/people interaction experience preferred
4. Recommend moderate to intense concentration and attention to detail
5. Typing skills
6. Computer experience desirable

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1 Ability to read, write and converse in English.2. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, patients, families, vendors and others.
3. Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
4. Grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting.
5. Ability to tolerate low noise levels for prolonged periods.
6. Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials.
7. Ability to respond to pages, telephones and other auditory stimulation.
8. Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
9. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.