Analyst,Patient Relations

CVS Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Patient Relations Analyst in Chicago, IL, to educate patients on Medicare programs and assist them in navigating their insurance options. This role involves advocacy for patients and requires excellent customer service skills, with opportunities for bilingual candidates.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

No-cost wellness programs

Paid time off and flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Entry level position aimed at educating patients on Medicare.
• Requires navigating multiple insurance programs and computer applications.
• A strong preference for proficiency in non-English languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in navigating Medicare and insurance issues.
• Serve as an internal resource for providers and staff on insurance questions.
• Educate patients on applying for public benefits.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Computer Skills

Bilingual (Spanish, Polish, Russian)

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Title: Patient Relations Analyst

Company: Oak Street Health

Role Description

The purpose of the Patient Relations Analyst (PRA) at Oak Street Health is to educate patients about Medicare programs, resources, and affordable insurance coverage options available to them in order to increase patient access to care and retention.

Patient Relations Analysts (PRAs) are an integral part of the Oak Street Health care team. Patient Relations Analysts are the insurance experts at each clinic and advocate for patients by helping them navigate through insurance options and bills. They are also a resource to the care team and outreach team for questions regarding medicare and eligibility.

Patient Relations Analysts are daily key players, particularly during Medicare's Open Enrollment, ensuring that our patients are informed of all their options surrounding Medicare. The Patient Relations Analysts will report to the Associate Patient Relations Manager or Practice Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with navigating medicare and insurance issues which includes coverage, benefits, summaries, eligibility and getting the most out of their plan
• Serve as internal resource in the clinic on insurance questions for providers and staff
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, help patients resolve medical bills inside and outside of Oak Street Health (advocate for the patient)
• Gain the trust of Oak Street Health patients in an effort to properly advise them in their healthcare coverage
• Manage the welcome visit and orientation process for new Oak Street Health patients
• Educate patients on how to apply for public benefits, such as Public Aid, and Extra Help for prescription drugs
• Support the clinic management team on operational activities as needed, including scheduling and billing
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Foster patient engagement through the design and execution of events, including center tours
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

What we're looking for

• Computer Skills: Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs to include, but not limited to: Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel, etc.
• US work authorization
  
  

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in non-English languages like Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary) as required by center's demographics
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with helping patients or customers understand their insurance coverage
• A passion for working with others to create an unmatched patient experiences
• A problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude
• Sales background preferred
• Experience with and a supportive attitude toward our patient population of older adults
• CRM experience a plus
• Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience helping patients navigate the health care system, especially related to Medicare and Managed Care
  
  

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$21.10 - $44.99

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
  
  

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/27/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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