What Financial Assistance Counseling (RCM) contributes to Cardinal Health

Practice Operations Management oversees the business and administrative operations of a medical practice.

Financial assistance counselors guide patients through their healthcare financial obligations.

The Financial Counseling Supervisor is responsible for developing and implemening consistent guidelines for financial counseling, financial assistance, and collection practices for all medically necessary services while ensuring access for all patients.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staffAdministers and exercises policies and proceduresEnsures employees operate within guidelinesDecisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customersFrequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levelsInteractions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

Essential Functions:

Develops, documents and implements best practice for the daily operations of all financial counselors including but not limited to:Running Daily Schedules for consults, new/added proceduresCompleting VOB and cost estimatesApplying for financial assistanceApplying for Medicaid/Medi-CalCoordinate with Early out collections partner for payment plan and payment financing optionsMonitors weekly and monthly collections of all financial counselors for patient balances owed by patientsMonitors, tracks, and analyzes monthly financial assistance trends for applications and approvals within Assist Point.Audits to ensure maximized assistance gained for all patients based on coverage needs.Monitor Aging Balance report monthly.Review and complete monthly adjustments including charity care, self-pay, early out, etc.Review all Early Out collection escalations daily.Intervenes in crisis situations - quickly and independently discerning financial interventions required - using sound analysis, professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.Work closely with the Onsite Financial Counselors, Patient Navigators, front office staff and clinical staff to ensure smooth collection process.Lead monthly check in meeting with all staff members both individually and in group setting to review performance and establish goals moving forward.Completes all performance evaluations, delivers coaching and disciplinary action and performance improvement plans.Work closely with training team for new hire onboarding.Create training policies for financial counseling workflowsDeliver monthly KPI’s to manager on time for prior month.Manage and approve all team member timecards, PTO, etc.Regular attendance and punctuality.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

4-8 years of experience, preferredBachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule as necessaryThree or more years’ experience management of medical office setting working with medical insurance, coding and financial matters preferredWorking knowledge of medical terminology as well as ICD-9 and CPT codesStrong written/verbal communication, financial assessment, advocacy and crisis response skills, applied within

Anticipated salary range: $74.400- $106,300 USD Annual

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/4/25, if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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