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Financial Counseling Representative

R1 RCM · Milwaukee, WI · $18.00–$19.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped someone through a stressful money situation.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and respectful when someone feels embarrassed or worried.

Tell me about a time you kept accurate records across more than one computer system.

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with documentation, which supports billing and audits later.

What interests you about the revenue cycle side of healthcare?

What they are checking: Whether they see this as a career path, which predicts effort and staying power.

What would you do

A patient learns their out-of-pocket cost will be much higher than they expected and gets upset. How do you handle that conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can share hard financial news with empathy and offer real options.

A patient asks you to just waive the bill. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay kind but within policy and point to legitimate assistance programs.

A nurse asks you to hold off on a financial conversation because the patient is not ready. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work with care teams and respect the patient's condition over a checklist.

About the work

How would you explain a deductible, copay and coinsurance to a patient who has never heard those words?

What they are checking: Whether they understand insurance basics well enough to make them simple for patients.

What steps would you take to help an uninsured patient apply for Medicaid or financial assistance?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to guide patients through applications and follow up on missing documents.

How do you verify insurance eligibility and benefits, and what do you do when the information is unclear?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check coverage and escalate questions instead of guessing about costs.

How do you set up a payment plan that a patient can actually keep?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the patient's real situation instead of just closing the conversation.

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The full job description

As published by R1 RCM.

Financial Counsel ing Represent at ive On- site Multiple locations Racine, Franklin, Milwaukee and Appleton, WI | [St. Jospeh's Hospital Schedule: 8am- 5pm Job type: PRN | Pay: $18-$19 hourly Help Patients Find Financial Support Join R1 as a Financial Counselor and help uninsured and underinsured patients understand their coverage and financial assistance options. In this on-site role, you will regularly travel between multiple hospital floors to meet with patients in their rooms, screen for potential eligibility, assist with applications, and explain financial responsibilities with clarity and compassion. What You’ll Do • Travel between multiple hospital floors and visit uninsured and underinsured patients in their rooms to review their financial needs and available resources. • Screen for potential eligibility for Medicaid, Marketplace coverage, hospital financial assistance , and other programs. • Help patients complete applications and gather required documents. • Clearly explain coverage options, application steps, and next steps. • Discuss estimated patient responsibility and available payment options, and support collection of amounts due in a respectful, patient-centered manner. • Track application status, follow up on missing information, and document activity accurately. • Protect patient privacy and work closely with clinical, Patient Access, and revenue cycle teams. • Balance compassionate service, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced hospital setting. What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications • High school diploma or GED. • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Compassion and professionalism when discussing sensitive personal and financial information. • Ability to explain complex information in clear, simple language. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple systems and priorities. • Ability to navigate and work efficiently across multiple systems with ease. • Ability to work on-site, move regularly between multiple hospital floors, and meet with patients in their rooms throughout the day. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in financial counseling, eligibility, Patient Access, registration, patient financial services, or revenue cycle. • Knowledge of Medicaid, Marketplace coverage, hospital financial assistance , or similar programs. • Experience completing eligibility screenings, applications, or supporting documentation. Why Join R1? • Make a meaningful difference for patients facing financial challenges. • Build healthcare financial counseling and revenue cycle experience. • Receive training and support from experienced leaders. • Access opportunities for professional growth within R1. • Work with a collaborative team focused on patient service. Work Environment This is an on-site, patient-facing hospital role that requires regular travel between multiple floors and in-person visits with patients in their rooms. You may work around illnesses or injuries, support patients during stressful situations, and spend much of the day moving throughout the facility. • Facility vaccination requirements may apply, including an annual flu vaccination. • A background check and drug screening may be required before hire . • Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals. About R1 R1 provides technology-driven revenue cycle solutions that help hospitals, health systems, and medical groups improve the patient experience and financial performance . If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and ready to help patients access coverage and financial assistance , apply today. R1 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. For this US-based position, the base pay range is $16.48 - $23.13 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career. Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package. R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance. CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent To learn more, visit: R1RCM.com Visit us on Facebook #financial Counseling #customerservice #patientaccess #patientregistration

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