For a 4th year in a row, Aspirus has been recognized as one of the top 15 Top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every.Single.Day.

We are seeking a FINANCIAL COUNSELOR I for Aspirus Westwood Conference Center. This position is onsite or remote. This individual will handle patient credit and collection telephone calls. The Financial Counselor will work collection accounts, tracking all activity, make collection phone calls, prepare and send collection letters, discuss payment arrangements, prepare accounts for collection and transfer accounts to outside collection agencies.

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. 80 hours per pay period.

Experience/Qualifications/Licensure

• Knowledge of basic accounting, patient financial practices, and governmental and legal rules and regulations related to collection activities normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma.
• Previous Rev Cycle experience in HealthCare - Required OR
• Previous experience with collections - Required
• Technical school or college majoring in some aspect of a health information program desired.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Prior experience in healthcare collections desired.
• Previous financial or medical insurance experience beneficial.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Aspirus has a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, our patients, and our communities. All employees based in the U.S. are required to provide proof of vaccination, unless the employee has an Aspirus-approved reasonable accommodation or as otherwise required by law.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

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