Patient Advocate / Social Worker

Proactive MD; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive MD in Midland, TX, is seeking a Patient Advocate to ensure continuity of patient care and act as a bridge between the Health Center and the community. You will coordinate care with providers, engage patients, and support education and outreach efforts.

The role reports to the Director of Patient Care Navigation and collaborates with Client Relations, Clinical Operations, and HR teams. New clinic scheduled to open January 4, 2027 at 4815 E Hwy 80, Midland, TX 79706; on-site team will

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in healthcare setting, Medical or Healthcare Social Work in similar setting, or Case Management role
• Bachelor of Social Work Degree
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association valid for at least 90 days after start date
• Medical terminology, including understanding of specialists
• Knowledge of the concepts and principles of medical case management
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and available patient resources
• Knowledge of payors
• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work accordingly
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care under the direction of the Provider with external specialists, imaging centers, labs, medical equipment providers, counselors, and community resources
• Ensure electronic medical records are provided to Proactive MD’s Provider following any specialist visit and that provider records are sent to specialists prior to patient visit
• Receive prior authorizations required by the insurance company for tests or procedures and, as appropriate to the Health Center, send prior notification to insurance regarding procedures or referrals
• Refine and update list of value-based providers suitable for referral in the community the Health Center serves
• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system
• Coordinate care when a patient is admitted and discharged from the emergency room or hospital and include the Provider in aftercare
• Visit hospitalized patients to ensure care coordination is directed by the Provider
• Coordinate with Care Beyond the Walls RN Case Manager for medically complex patients
• Engage with patients to encourage use of the Health Center
• Encourage and coordinate follow-up visits at the Health Center
• Develop outreach campaigns and educational resources and execute them
• Represent the Health Center at internal and external meetings and events
• Encourage completion of patient surveys at end of encounters
• Communicate with patients via text/email/mail regarding significant events

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Case management understanding

BLS certified

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Tools

Medical terminology

Payors knowledge

Medical records systems

Job description

People are a company's greatest resource, which is why caring for employees and keeping them healthy is so important. Proactive MD offers a comprehensive health management solution that extends well beyond the clinic walls. Access to on-site physicians, full direct primary care services, and excellent client support are the hallmarks of our program. By engaging a workforce and offering them a personal relationship with a primary care physician, we can deliver measurably better outcomes, making people happier, healthier, and more productive while significantly lowering overall medical costs for employers. We put employees' health first because amazing care yields amazing results. We are the next generation of workplace health centers.

JOB SUMMARY

The mission of the Patient Advocate (PaD) is to facilitate and ensure continuity in patient care and serve as a conduit of care between the services of the health center and into the community. The PaD will strategically engage employees and their dependents before, during, and after visits to the center in order to ensure we are providing personalized, informative, and compassionate care. The PaD role is supported by and reports to the Director of Patient Care Navigation. The individual will work closely with the Client Relations, Clinical Operations team, Health Center Provider, and Client HR Team.

New Clinic Scheduled to open January 4, 2027. Clinic Address: 4815 E Hwy 80, Midland, TX 79706.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination of Care

• Under the direction of the Provider, thePaDwill coordinate care with external specialists, imaging centers, labs, medical equipment providers, counselors, community resources, etc.

• Ensureelectronicmedical records are provided to Proactive MD’s Provider following any specialist visit and that Provider records are sent to specialists prior to patient visit.

• Receive prior authorizations required by the insurance company for tests or procedures and, as appropriate to the Health Center, send prior notification to insurance regarding procedures or referrals.

• Continuously refine and update list of value-based providers suitable for referral in the community the Health Center serves.

• Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system.

• Coordinate care when a patient is admitted and discharged from the emergency room or hospital. Ensure Proactive MD’s Provider is included in the aftercare process.

• Visit hospitalized patients to ensure care coordination is directed by the Provider.

• Coordinate with "Care Beyond the Walls RN Case Manager" with medically complex patients requiring significant out of Health Center care.

Patient Engagement

• Engage with patients to encourage use of the Health Center (high risk dashboard or patient engagement dashboard)

• Encourage and coordinate follow-up visits at the Health Center.

• Work in coordination with the on-site Provider, Client Relations and Client representative to develop outreach campaigns and educational resources. ThePaDis responsible for the execution and success of these campaigns

• Represent the Health Center at internal and external meetings and events.

• Encourage completion of patient survey at end of each Health Center encounter.

• Text/email/mail patient communications regarding significant events (birthdays, get well, condolences, congratulations, etc.)

Patient Education

• Be knowledgeable about and provide information to patients regarding available community services that could enhance their care.

• Coordinate patient care and treatment plans; provide educational materials/consultation; follow up on patient well-being.

• Assist patients using individual appointments in understanding benefits available to them through their health insurance program (EAP etc.)

Health Center Synergy

• Coordinate with Clinical Operations in times of high Health Center utilization to ensure that patients are greeted, checked in, and roomed, and phones are answered.

• Engage with provider in role of “embedded” case manager for optimal utilization of skills and abilities.

• Encourage patient completion of tablet based patient satisfaction survey.

• Participate in any Health Center wide meetings to ensure excellent cross communication and collaboration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Required:

• 2+ years of experience working in healthcare setting, Medical or Healthcare Social Work in similar setting, or Case Management role

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree

• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association valid for at least 90 days after start date

• Medical terminology, including understanding of specialists

• Knowledge of the concepts and principles of medical case management

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and available patient resources

• Knowledge of payors

• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work accordingly

• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements

Proactive MD is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status applicable to state and federal laws.