Regional Patient Advocate

Firstsource; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstsource is seeking a Regional Patient Advocate to screen patients on-site at hospitals for eligibility assistance programs. Travel within an assigned region to cover for others as needed.

The role involves coordinating with hospital staff, initiating applications bedside when possible, and documenting screening results in hospital systems to ensure timely access to benefits. You must have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in medical billing or eligibility screening, with reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years experience in medical billing or eligibility screening.
• Reliable transportation for travel to multiple facilities.
• Strong communication with coworkers, patients, and hospital staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and reports to our client contact(s) to keep them up to date on our progress.
• Possibly be assigned a small workload of accounts to resolve.
• Cover at facilities within an assigned region when the onsite representatives out of the office.
• Screen those patients that are referred to Firstsource for State, County and/or Federal eligibility assistance programs.
• Initiate the application process bedside if possible.
• Identify specific patient needs and assist them with the appropriate for assistance.
• Introduce the patients to Firstsource services and inform them that we will be contacting them on a basis about their progress.
• Lay the groundwork for the Patient Advocate Specialist to develop a positive relationship with the patient.
• Legibly record all patient information on the designated interview/visit screening sheet, and log account screening detail in Onsite Reporting TOOL.
• Document the results of the screening in the hospital system.
• Inform the designated hospital employee(s) of the availability of assistance for each patient in a timely manner.
• Outside field work as required to patient home visits to screen for eligibility of State, County, and Federal programs.
• Other Duties as assigned or required by client contract.

Skills

Medical billing

Patient advocacy

Travel required

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Onsite Reporting Tool

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Regional Patient Advocate is responsible to screen patients on-site at hospitals for eligibility assistance programs. They travel Within an assigned region to provide additiond coverage as needed, and to cover for Representatives Who are ill, on on leave or out Of the Office for any reason.

Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required: To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essentid duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representue of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. accommodations may be made to enable individuds with disabilities to perform the essentid functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information and reports to our client contact(s) to keep them up to date on ow progress.
• Possibly be assigned a small workload of accounts to resolve.
• Cover at facilities within an assigned region when the onsite representatives out of the office.
• Screen those patients that are referred to Firstsource for State, County and/or Federa eligibility assistance programs.
• Initiate the application process bedside possible.
• Identify specific patient needs and assist them With an for the appropriate for assistance.
• Introduce the patients to Firstsource services and inform them that we will be contacting them on a basis about their progress.
• Lay the groundwork for the Patient Advocate Specidist to develop a positive relationship 'Mth the patient.
• Legibly record all patient information on the designated irvwuse screening sheet, and log account screening detail in Onsite Reporting TOOL
• Document the resdts Of the screening in the hospital systern
• Inform the designated hospital employee(s) Of the availability Of assistance for each patient in a timdy manner.
• Outside field work as required to 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.
• Access information for the Patient Advocate Specidist as needed (dischw*ge dates, balances,iternized medical etc.).
• 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
• Assist with other projects as assigned by management.

EducationaWocationaI/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• I - 3 years' experience With medical billing, codiru eligibility (government or hospital) or
• Other pertinent medical experience is preferred.
• Must have rdiable transportation to travd to multiple local facilities as needed.
• Basic personal computer skills are required.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate With coworkers, patients, Outside agencies and hospital employees.
• Ability to present oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Ability to stay on task with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Possess excellent organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy work environment.
• Reliability Of task completion and follow-up.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to Wdk, sit, and stand for extended periods Of time. Dress code and other policies may be different at each healthcare faciity. Travel to and from mdtiple facilities. Working on holidays Or odd hours may be required at times.