Patient Financial Counselor

Position Title: Patient Financial Counselor

Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Patient Financial Counselor in the Patient Financial Services Department

Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Responsible for all self-pay account collections
• Establishing payment plans with patients as necessary in accordance with hospital policies, along with timely monitoring of those accounts
• Assisting patients with billing issues and questions
• Assisting patients with complaints regarding their accounts
• Meeting with patients to determine uncompensated care within the guidelines of the organization’s financial assistance program
• Monitors and refers accounts to collections in accordance with hospital policies
• Assists the collection agency with questions and follow-up and approval of accounts for lawsuits
• Process returned mail and update accounts with correct addresses
• Respond to all phone calls from patients, insurance companies or other departments in an efficient and courteous manner

• Two year or greater education degree preferred with a preference in accounting or related business type of field
• Minimum of two years healthcare or insurance experience preferred
• Strong computer skills are required;
  Microsoft Word and Excel experience are preferred
• Excellent communication skills required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Prior Epic experience is preferred
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and prioritize as needed

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors.

Here, neighbors care for neighbors!

Posting date:
July 24, 2026