Senior Patient Financial Counselor – Medical Oncology

Providence

Senior Patient Financial Counselor verifying insurance, securing authorizations, and assessing oncology treatment costs. Helping Providence Swedish patients access grants, drug assistance, and cancer care.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $26 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verifying insurance and patient eligibility, assessing financial requirements for cancer-related treatments, and counseling patients on financial matters. Proficient in medical terminology and experienced in financial advocacy within a healthcare setting.

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Insurance VerificationFinancial CounselingMedical Terminology ProficiencyPreauthorization ManagementHealthcare Billing Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AdvocacyPatient Eligibility AssessmentTreatment Financial AssessmentCo-Payment CounselingGrant Application Process

Soft Skills

Patient CounselingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingCancer-Related TherapiesIntegrated Supportive Care ServicesOut-Of-Pocket ExpensesDrug Assistance Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify insurance and patient eligibility
Assess financial requirements for recommended treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, office visits, integrated supportive care services, and other cancer-related therapies or services
Counsel patients on insurance benefits, co-payments, and out-of-pocket expenses
Obtain required preauthorization for procedures, treatments, and admissions
Obtain grants and drug assistance programs to support patients’ financial needs and access to care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Accounting, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
2 years of prior experience in a healthcare setting involving billing, financial counseling, or financial advocacy
Proficiency in medical terminology
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, business administration, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation time
Holiday time
Time off for health issues
Voluntary benefits
Well-being resources
Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities