Acts as a liaison for the financial counselors working with the physician offices as well as patient access and pre-registration staff to coordinate with patients regarding insurance coverage and hospital's payment policy. Maintains a general understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other third party payer rules. Works with health insurance providers to determine coverage and benefit limits. Meet with patient during hospitalization prior to discharge to discuss financial arrangements, obligations, and options. Provide price estimates for patients. Process financial assistance (charity) applications. Receive and process patient payments. High school diploma or its equivalent required. 3 years of experience preferred.

Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Must demonstrate good time management and organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively within the organization verbally and in writing. Must be able to relate professionally, positively and cooperatively with staff and public. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. Must meet the physical demands of the position. Must be capable of performing essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must possess computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish specific job duties and assignments. Must meet competency requirements upon hire and as needed.

Grandview Medical Center, a 402-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, AL., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.