Patient Advocate Representative

Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYWork Location: Abrazo CentralShift Information: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pmBilingual RequiredResponsible for screening self-pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in various governmental and non-governmental programs. Responsible for identifying all sources of potential payors including auto insurance, Workers' Compensation, commercial insurance, private insurance, TPL, etc. to route account appropriately in the Patient Accounting environment. Also responsible for obtaining and completing the Confidential Financial Statement form and assisting patients in the process of applying for any benefits for which they may be eligible.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Others may be assigned.Conducts interviews with patients and/or family members.Records and maintains complete documentation of activities performed on account while in-house and during the Patient accounting cycle.Performs financial clearance function including collections. Cancels accounts that have not had any patient cooperation and are not eligible for any programs and prepares accounts for Financial Assistance review.Follows up on EES assigned accounts to ensure follow-through on Government application submitted. Develops a working relationship with patients, based on good communication skills, enabling accounts to be processed quickly with government program eligibility.Conducts field visits to patient homes for skip tracing and or assisting patient with documents.Notifies hospital case management, social services and admissions staff of case screening determinations and outcomes via verbal and written communication.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to Federal, State and County programsP/C systems literate including Windows, and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word programsAbility to work independentlyExcellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the clear understanding of the English languageDetail oriented, with strengths in dealing with multiple facilities, Supervisors, and Hospital platformsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiencyBi-lingual preferred (Spanish)Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalentMinimum 2 years work experience with Social Services or Hospital Admitting or related areaPHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of timeMust be able to walk through a hospital environment, including across broad campus settings and Emergency Department environments, and visit patients at bedsideAbility to travel if requiredWORK ENVIRONMENT Both Hospital and Office facilities, in direct contact with Patients and StaffOTHERSome travel may be requiredAs a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities, and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!