Patient Financial Advocate

Firstsource Healthcare; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Firstsource Healthcare in Spartanburg, SC, is seeking a Patient Financial Advocate to screen patients on-site for eligibility assistance programs and to initiate enrollment. You will work with hospital staff to document results in tracking tools and coordinate with the Patient Advocate Specialist for timely follow-up.

A high school diploma and 1–3 years in medical billing or related field are preferred. This is an onsite role with Monday–Friday hours and a pay rate of $18 per hour, plus benefits

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with medical billing or eligibility processes preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and hospital tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Review hospital census to identify self-pay patients.
• Screen patients for eligibility programs.
• Initiate application process bedside when possible.
• Assist patients with enrollment applications.
• Introduce Firstsource services and conduct follow-up.
• Coordinate transition to Nurse/Advocate for ongoing care.
• Record patient information on screening sheet.
• Document results in the onsite tracking tool.
• Identify self-pay outpatient/ER accounts in the system.
• Review information for each account.
• Face-to-face screening on-site; call patients if needed.
• Document accounts in hospital system and tracking tool.
• Possibly conduct home visits for eligibility screening.
• Other duties as Assigned by client contract.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-3 years medical billing/eligibility

Customer service experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, US

Requisition ID: 23200

Description:

Location: ONSITE at a Medical Facility in Spartanburg, SC

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Pay Rate: $18 hourly

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.

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.
• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Firstsource Solutions USA, LLC