Bilingual Patient Financial Advocate

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; El Paso (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Financial Counselor to screen self-pay patients at the bedside for eligibility in government and nonprofit programs. You will identify all possible payors, collect required documents, and guide patients through the Confidential Financial Statement and benefits application processes.

The role requires effective communication, bilingual Spanish preferred, and strong computer skills to manage records and support financial clearance in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years work experience with Social Services or Hospital Admitting or related area.
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish).
• P/C systems literate including Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsabilidades

• Screen self-pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in governmental and non-governmental programs.
• Identify all payor sources (auto, Workers' Comp, commercial, private, TPL) and route accounts accordingly.
• Obtain and complete Confidential Financial Statement form and assist patients in applying for benefits.
• Conduct interviews with patients and/or family members and document activities.
• Perform financial clearance including collections and prepare accounts for Financial Assistance review.
• Follow up on government applications and communicate determinations to stakeholders.
• Conduct field visits for skip tracing and document collection efforts.
• Notify case management, social services and admissions staff of screening outcomes.

Conocimientos

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years in Social Services/Admitting

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Financial Counselor to screen self-pay patients at the bedside for eligibility in government and nonprofit programs. You will identify all possible payors, collect required documents, and guide patients through the Confidential Financial Statement and benefits application processes.

The role requires effective communication, bilingual Spanish preferred, and strong computer skills to manage records and support financial clearance in a hospital setting.