Patient Financial Advocate

Firstsource Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FirstsourceSolutions USA, LLC is seeking a FT Bilingual Patient Financial Advocate to screen hospital patients on-site for eligibility and to assist with enrollment in State, County, and Federal programs. Weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday 9:15am–7:45pm in Memphis, TN.

The role requires strong customer service, basic computer skills, and prior medical billing or eligibility experience; bilingual abilities will support interactions with diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in medical coding, medical billing, eligibility or related medical field preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients on-site for eligibility with State/County/Federal programs.
• Initiate the enrollment process bedside when possible.
• Document patient information in the in-house screening sheet and hospital system.
• Maintain communication with hospital staff and client contacts about progress.
• Travel to nearby sites for coverage as needed and perform home visits if required.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Medical billing software

Job description

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Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, US

Requisition ID: 23269

Description:

Join our team and make a difference!

The FT Bilingual Patient Financial Advocate (Weekends Only) 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.

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 9:15am - 7:45pm

Location: Memphis, TN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the hospital census or utilize established referral method to identify self-pay patients consistently throughout the day.
• Screen those patients that are referred toFirstsourcefor State, County and/or Federal eligibility assistance programs.
• Initiate the application process bedside when possible.
• Identifies specific patient needs and assist them with an enrollment application to the appropriate agency for assistance.
• Have reliable transportation to assist with coverage onsite and at nearby sites when needed.
• Introduces the patients toFirstsourceservices and informs them that we will be contacting them on a regular basis about their progress.
• Provides transition, as applicable, for the backend Patient Advocate Specialist to develop a positive relationship with the patient.
• Records 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.
• Identifies out-patient/ER accounts from the census or applicable referral method that are designated as self-pay.
• Reviews system for available information for each outpatient account identified as self-pay.
• Face to face screen patients on site as able. Attempts 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.
• 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

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience of 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.

Working Conditions:

• 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.

FirstsourceSolutions USA, LLC