Bilingual Patient Advocate

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

PTO 15 days

7 paid holidays

Floating holidays 2

Pet Insurance

Referral bonus

Teamwork culture

Career growth

Job summary

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions in Whittier, CA, is hiring a Bilingual Patient Advocate for a full-time, weekday schedule. The role connects uninsured hospital patients to programs covering medical expenses, serving as liaison between patients, hospitals, and government agencies.

You will screen patients for eligibility, complete applications, document cases in MPower and hospital systems, and coordinate with hospital staff to enroll Medicaid and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• HS diploma or GED is preferred; hospital experience is preferred.
• Strong customer-service skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen uninsured hospital patients for eligibility for federal/state/county programs.
• Complete applications and follow through until approval.
• Document cases accurately in MPower and hospital systems.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and families.
• Coordinate with hospital staff, case managers, and social workers.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Hospital experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MPower

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions

has an exciting career opportunity available as a Bilingual Patient Advocate. This position will be in a hospital environment in Whittier, CA. The Full Time schedule for this role will be Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to connect uninsured hospital patients to programs that will cover their medical expenses. Working as the liaison between the patient in need, the hospital facility and government agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen uninsured hospital patients in an effort to determine if patient is a viable candidate for federal, state, and/or county medical or disability assistance.
• Complete the appropriate applications and following through until approved
• Detailed, accurate and timely documentation in both MPower and the hospital systems on all cases worked
• Provide exceptional customer service skills at all times
• Participate in ongoing trainings in order to apply the content learned in dealings with patients and cases
• Maintain assigned work queue of patient accounts
• Collaborate with hospital staff, case managers, social workers, financial counselors
• Answer incoming telephone calls, make out-bound calls, and track (via MPower) all paperwork necessary to submit enrollment and renewal for prospective Medicaid patients.
• Maintain structured and timely contact with the applicant and responsible government agency, by phone whenever possible or as structured via the daily work queue.
• Assist the applicant with gathering any additional reports or records, meeting appointment dates and times and arrange transportation if warranted
• Request home visits as needed to acquire documentation
• As per established protocols, inform the client in a timely manner of all approvals and denials of coverage
• Participate in additional training requirements in an effort to stay abreast of the ever-changing rules and regulations associated with the various governmental programs
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, except when required by our client.
• Prior hospital experience preferred
• Adaptability when dealing with constantly changing processes, computer systems and government programs
• Professional experience working with state and federal programs
• Exemplary critical thinking skills
• Ability to maneuver throughout the hospital and patients' rooms for up to 8 hours per day
• Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and Outlook
• Effectively communicate both orally and written, to a variety of individuals
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Must fluently read, write & speak both English & Spanish

Benefits

ElevatePFS believes in making a positive impact not only within our industry but also with our employees - the organization's greatest asset! We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that contribute to the present and future well-being of our employees and their families.

• 401K (100% match for the first 3% & 50% match for the next 2%)
• 15 days of PTO
• 7 paid Holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Teamwork: We believe in teamwork and having fun together
• Career Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and Employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

ElevatePFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer