Patient Financial Counselor

Now Hiring for a Patient Financial Counselor in Milwaukee, WI!!!

Description

For patients who are identified as self pay, claim financial hardship or the inability to pay, initiates timely account resolution activities to address the issue while attempting to allow elective patient care to proceed as scheduled.

Job Responsibilities:

-Monitors applicable Financial Counselor work queues to ensure that all initial patient financial activities have been completed, and that account balances that have not been previously secured through insurance verification or other confirmed subsidy sources are addressed in a timely manner.

-Reviews Financial Counselor work queues on an ongoing basis to ensure payment source has been secured for all discharged self pay patients when applicable.

-Updates the patient accounting system as activities have been completed and as patient account problems and issues have been addressed, in accordance with Patient Financial Services policies/procedures.

-Counsels with patients to guide them through the application and eligibility process with Medicaid offices, Insurance Exchange, and other resources available to patients to cover Froedtert Health services.

-Assists patients with the Financial Assistance application process according to the protocols set forth in the Community Physicians, and Medical College of Wisconsin Financial Assistance policies.

-Based on the patient's ability to pay and the urgency of medical need, collects patient deposits after estimating the approximate costs of the anticipated care.

-Calculates, provides, and updates estimates upon necessity to various staff and patients. Calculates, provides, and updates estimates upon request to various staff, patients, and other potential customers.

-Communicates with Social Services, Case Management, Admitting/Registration, appropriate department personal, and the physician as applicable to discuss those patient financial problems that cannot be resolved to determine the alternatives to the elective patient care plan.

-Enforces hospital patient accounting and compliance processes by confirming that required documents have been completed, insurance (re) verification has been performed, and precertifications/re-certifications have been obtained.

-Cross trains and provides backup coverage for all Financial Counselor positions as determined by the Team Coordinator or Patient Financial Services Manager to ensure adequate Financial Counselor coverage for all areas within department.

-This includes shifts extending into the PM shift and weekend or holiday coverage.

-Assist patients during open enrollment period to apply for a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) and/or Insurance Affordability Programs.

Qualifications

2 years of healthcare experience within medical billing, insurance verification, or patient financial counseling

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $20 - $24