Patient Financial Advocate

Firstsource; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Firstsource in Miami Beach, FL seeks a Bilingual Patient Financial Advocate to screen patients on-site for eligibility programs, bedside or in the ER, and to update client contacts on progress. The role requires strong bilingual communication and meticulous record-keeping.

The position involves face-to-face screenings, documentation in hospital systems, and occasional field work. A High School Diploma and 1–3 years in medical coding/billing or eligibility, plus basic computer skills, are

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language.
• Experience in medical coding or medical billing is preferred.
• Experience with eligibility (hospital or government) is beneficial.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review hospital census or referrals to identify self-pay patients.
• Screen patients referred to Firstsource for eligibility programs.
• Initiate the application process bedside when possible.
• Identify patient needs and assist with enrollment applications.
• Travel to onsite and nearby sites as needed.
• Introduce Firstsource services and provide progress updates to clients.
• Coordinate with a Patient Advocate Specialist for ongoing follow-up.
• Record all patient information on the in-house screening sheet.
• Document screening results in the onsite tracking tool and hospital system.
• Identify self-pay accounts from census or referrals.
• Review available information for each self-pay account.
• Conduct face-to-face screenings and attempt phone screening when needed.
• Perform outside field work, including home visits for eligibility screening.
• Adhere to client contracts and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-3 years medical coding, medical billing, eligibility

Customer service experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join our team and make a difference!

The Bilingual 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 10:30am -7:00pm

Location:

Miami Beach, FL

***MUST BE BILINGUAL***

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 to Firstsource for 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 to Firstsource services 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

• 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