Resource Counselor I
University Health KC · Kansas City, MO · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Resource Counselor Hero! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Are you someone who loves helping others, solving puzzles, and making a difference every single day? We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Patient Access Representative to be the welcoming face (and voice!) for our hospital.
What You'll Do
- Chat with patients and their families to gather important info — like their demographics and financial details — so we can connect them to the right care and resources.
- Help patients understand their health benefits and what their financial responsibilities might be.
- Handle basic billing tasks and guide patients toward the best financial assistance programs like Medicaid, Social Security Disability, and more.
- Answer phone calls from patients and families with kindness and clarity, making sure they feel heard and helped from the very first “hello.”
- Use your problem-solving superpowers to spot opportunities to improve how we assist patients, working across different systems to get them the help they need fast.
What You Bring To The Table
- A high school diploma or GED (your foundation for success).
- At least 6 months of experience in customer service—if you’ve helped people before, you’re off to a great start!
- Solid communication skills—both written and spoken—that help you connect and explain things clearly.
- Comfortable with basic computer stuff like email, Word, and navigating hospital systems.
- A sharp eye for detail, strong math skills, and the ability to multitask without missing a beat.
- A heart full of empathy and emotional intelligence to support patients during stressful times.
- The ability to thrive in a busy, sometimes noisy environment and make quick, independent decisions.
Bonus Points
- If you have a year or more in healthcare or state employment (especially Family Support).
- If you have experience working in a hospital or doctor’s office.
- If you have previous roles as a Patient Accounts Representative or in Patient Access.
- If you have some accounting experience to bring extra polish to your billing know-how.
Qualifications
Ready to be the friendly face that helps patients feel supported every step of the way? We’d love to meet you!