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Patient Financial Advocate October 10, 2025

PSPC1

Located in Spokane, WA

Pay: $20/hr

Job Full Description

We are currently seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Patient Financial Advocate to join the front-line team of a trusted medical provider in Spokane, WA. This important position helps ensure financial transparency and supports patients in understanding and managing the costs of their healthcare.

You’ll play a key role in guiding patients through insurance coverage, financial assistance programs, and payment planning—reducing stress and helping patients focus on healing.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Insurance Verification & Coverage Education

  • Confirm patient insurance eligibility prior to treatment or procedures

  • Educate patients on their benefits, co-pays, deductibles, and coverage limitations

  • Obtain pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed

🔹 Financial Interviews & Needs Assessment

  • Meet with patients and/or family members to assess financial circumstances

  • Determine eligibility for state and federal aid (Medicaid, Medicare), hospital charity care, or sliding scale options

🔹 Cost Estimates & Payment Planning

  • Provide patients with out-of-pocket cost estimates

  • Assist in setting up payment arrangements or financial assistance plans

  • Offer guidance on payment options, deposits, and timelines

🔹 Application & Program Support

  • Help patients complete financial assistance and state/federal benefit applications

  • Track application status and provide follow-up for additional documentation or appeals

🔹 Billing Support & Resolution

  • Review and negotiate outstanding balances with patients

  • Act as liaison between patients, billing teams, and insurers to resolve errors or disputes

🔹 Compliance & Documentation

  • Stay current on hospital policy, insurance changes, and financial assistance rules

  • Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, and financial agreements

🔹 Advocacy & Patient Support

  • Explain billing statements and insurance EOBs in clear, patient-friendly terms

  • Help reduce "financial toxicity" by offering guidance and emotional support during financial discussions

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Previous experience in healthcare financial counseling, medical billing, or insurance coordination preferred

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with patients facing financial stress

  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and other financial assistance programs a plus

  • Proficient in navigating billing systems and patient financial software

  • Empathetic, patient-centered mindset with a solution-oriented approach

If you believe this is the position for you, apply online today or give us a call at 509-747-8924. 

Spokane, WA
1282
331 W. Main
Spokane, WA 99201

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