Bilingual Patient Financial Advocate

Location: ONSITE at a Medical Facility in Salinas, CA

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5 pm

Pay Range: Up to $23 hourly, D.O.E

Join our team and make a difference!

The Patient Financial Advocate is responsible for screening patients on-site at hospitals for eligibility assistance programs either bedside or in the ER. This includes providing information and reports to client contact(s), keeping them current on our progress.

• Review the hospital census or utilize established referral method to identify self-pay patients consistently throughout the day.
• Screen those patients that are referred to Firstsource for State, County and/or Federal eligibility assistance programs.
• Initiate the application process bedside when possible.
• Identify specific patient needs and assist them with an enrollment application to the appropriate agency for assistance.
• Introduce the patients to Firstsource services and inform them that we will be contacting them on a regular basis about their progress.
• Provide transition, as applicable, for the backend Patient Advocate Specialist to develop a positive relationship with the patient.
• Record all patient information on the designated in-house screening sheet.
• Document the results of the screening in the onsite tracking tool and hospital computer system.
• Identify out‑patient/ER accounts from the census or applicable referral method that are designated as self-pay.
• Review system for available information for each outpatient account identified as self-pay.
• Face‑to‑face screen patients on site as able. Attempt to reach patient by telephone if unable to screen face to face.
• Document out‑patient/ER accounts when accepted in the hospital system and on‑site tracking tool.
• Perform outside field work as required to include patient home visits to screen for eligibility of State, County, and Federal programs.
• Other duties as assigned or required by client contract.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the hospital staff of all levels and departments.
• Report any important occurrences to management as soon as possible (dramatic change in the number or type of referrals, etc.).
• Access information for the Patient Advocate Specialist as needed (discharge dates, balances, itemized statements, medical records, etc.).
• Keep an accurate log of accounts referred each day.
• Meet specified goals and objectives as assigned by management on a regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality of account information at all times.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation.
• Adhere to prescribed policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Maintain awareness of and actively participate in the Corporate Compliance Program.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience in medical coding, medical billing, eligibility (hospital or government) or other pertinent medical experience is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.

• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Dress code and other policies may be different at each healthcare facility.
• Working on holidays or odd hours may be required at times.

Benefits including but not limited to:
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on age (40 & over), race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Firstsource Solutions USA, LLC