Conifer Health Solutions
Patient Advocate Representative - Sinai Grace
Conifer Health Solutions, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
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Job Summary Responsible 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 accounts 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 Responsibilities
Conduct interviews with patients and/or family members.
Record and maintain complete documentation of activities performed on account while in-house and during the Patient accounting cycle.
Perform financial clearance function including collections. Cancel accounts that have not had any patient cooperation and are not eligible for any programs and prepare accounts for Financial Assistance review.
Follow up on EES assigned accounts to ensure follow-through on government application submitted. Develop a working relationship with patients, based on good communication skills, enabling accounts to be processed quickly with government program eligibility.
Conduct field visits to patient homes for skip tracing and/or assisting patient with documents.
Notify hospital case management, social services, and admissions staff of case screening determinations and outcomes via verbal and written communication.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to Federal, State, and County programs.
P/C systems literate including Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word programs.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a clear understanding of the English language.
Detail-oriented, with strengths in dealing with multiple facilities, supervisors, and hospital platforms.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency.
Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish).
Education / Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years work experience with Social Services or Hospital Admitting or related area.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk through a hospital environment, including across broad campus settings and emergency department environments, and visit patients at bedside.
Ability to travel if required.
Work Environment
Both hospital and office facilities, in direct contact with patients and staff.
Other
Some travel may be required.
As 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!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Patient Advocate Representative - Sinai Grace
role at
Conifer Health Solutions .
Job Summary Responsible 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 accounts 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 Responsibilities
Conduct interviews with patients and/or family members.
Record and maintain complete documentation of activities performed on account while in-house and during the Patient accounting cycle.
Perform financial clearance function including collections. Cancel accounts that have not had any patient cooperation and are not eligible for any programs and prepare accounts for Financial Assistance review.
Follow up on EES assigned accounts to ensure follow-through on government application submitted. Develop a working relationship with patients, based on good communication skills, enabling accounts to be processed quickly with government program eligibility.
Conduct field visits to patient homes for skip tracing and/or assisting patient with documents.
Notify hospital case management, social services, and admissions staff of case screening determinations and outcomes via verbal and written communication.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to Federal, State, and County programs.
P/C systems literate including Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word programs.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a clear understanding of the English language.
Detail-oriented, with strengths in dealing with multiple facilities, supervisors, and hospital platforms.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency.
Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish).
Education / Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years work experience with Social Services or Hospital Admitting or related area.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk through a hospital environment, including across broad campus settings and emergency department environments, and visit patients at bedside.
Ability to travel if required.
Work Environment
Both hospital and office facilities, in direct contact with patients and staff.
Other
Some travel may be required.
As 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!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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