Patient Financial Advocate — Government Programs

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation at North Central Baptist Hospital seeks a Financial Clearance/Screening Specialist to determine eligibility for government and other programs. You will collect documents, interview patients, and route accounts for appropriate payor sources in the patient accounting workflow.

Responsibilities include performing financial clearance, follow-ups on government applications, and coordinating with case management. Some travel to patient homes for assistance may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in Social Services or hospital admitting
• Experience with patient financial clearance and government programs
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)
• Proficient in MS Office and clinic software

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family to determine program eligibility.
• Document all account activities through the patient accounting cycle.
• Perform financial clearance, including collections and eligibility reviews.
• Follow up on government applications and coordinate with case management.
• Conduct field visits for skip tracing and document assistance.
• Notify hospital staff of screening outcomes and next steps.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent worker

Time management

English proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years in Social Services or Hospital Admitting

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation at North Central Baptist Hospital seeks a Financial Clearance/Screening Specialist to determine eligibility for government and other programs. You will collect documents, interview patients, and route accounts for appropriate payor sources in the patient accounting workflow.

Responsibilities include performing financial clearance, follow-ups on government applications, and coordinating with case management. Some travel to patient homes for assistance may be required.