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Job Summary

Responsible for screening self?pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in various governmental and non?governmental programs. Identifies all sources of potential payorsincluding auto insurance, workers compensation, commercial insurance, private insurance, TPL, etc.and routes accounts appropriately in the Patient Accounting environment. Also responsible for obtaining and completing the Confidential Financial Statement form and assisting patients in applying for any benefits for which they may be eligible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, and Abilities

• Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to federal, state, and county programs.
• Proficiency with P/C systems, including Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and 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 efficiently.
• Bi?lingual preferred (Spanish).

Vaccinations and Screenings

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 / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience with Social Services, Hospital Admitting, or a 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 applicants or employees 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.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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