What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Counselor position at Tampa Family Health Centers?
Financial Counselor
Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)
About Tampa Family Health Centers
At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service, it is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide quality, caring, and accessible healthcare to a culturally diverse community across Hillsborough County.
Our team is built on compassion, innovation, and a commitment to positive change. Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports patient-centered care and expands access to those who need it most.
Position Summary
Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Financial Counselor to join our team. This role plays a key part in ensuring patients have access to affordable care by determining insurance eligibility, completing financial screenings, and guiding patients through payment options.
The Financial Counselor partners closely with front office, clinical, and support teams to maintain compliance, improve access to care, and support a seamless patient experience.
Essential Responsibilities
- Screen patients for insurance coverage and verify income eligibility
- Complete financial re-screens and update demographics and pay categories in the system
- Review uninsured patients and establish appropriate payment plans and expiration dates
- Obtain insurance authorizations and coordinate with registration staff
- Provide patients with required financial documentation and correspondence
- Ensure sliding fee scale patients complete required acknowledgements
- Coordinate emergency visit authorizations as needed
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards
- Support front office operations as needed during slower periods
- Recall patients for required screenings based on pay plan guidelines
- Participate in team meetings and support TFHC’s Mission, Vision, and Values
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience in healthcare financial counseling, insurance verification, or patient access preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic computer systems
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
Benefits & Rewards
TFHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life, Disability, and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO and 7 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with employer contribution after one year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Pet Insurance
Why Join TFHC?
At TFHC, you will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to removing barriers to care. Your work will directly support patients in accessing the healthcare services they need, making a meaningful impact in the community every day.
Join Us
If you are passionate about helping patients navigate healthcare coverage and financial access, we encourage you to apply and join Tampa Family Health Centers.