Financial Counseling Representative
R1 RCM
Financial Counseling Representative
R1 RCM
Technology-driven revenue cycle management for providers
At R1, we’re transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.
All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We’re a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what’s next for R1 and the future of healthcare.
Financial Counseling Representative
On-site | Nashville, TN | Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
Schedule: [I Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM -4 PM (Off Thursday and Friday) | Job type: Full Time | Pay: $19 hourly ($39,520 Annually)
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 improvethe 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.
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.
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R1 RCM provides revenue cycle management solutions for healthcare providers, helping hospitals, health systems, and physician groups manage patient service revenue. Its products cover front-end, middle, and back-end processes—from registration and scheduling to coding, billing, collections, and denials management—using automation to streamline workflows. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end RCM services under long-term contracts with performance-based incentives, acting as a single vendor for multiple revenue-cycle needs and leveraging data-driven insights. Its goal is to cut administrative waste, improve financial performance, and enhance the patient experience so providers can focus more on patient care.
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