Patient Advocate Representative - Dartmouth - Tenet Healthcare : Job Details

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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES - Include 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 prepar...Patient, Representative, Advocate, Healthcare, Accounting, Hospital