Patient Care Advocate

Centene Corporation; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Remote, hybrid or field work

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks a Health Care Outreach Specialist to close care gaps by engaging members and providers in large IPA/group practices, educating on HEDIS measures, and delivering in-office coaching to improve quality performance.

You will schedule preventive care visits, arrange transportation and wraparound services, document actions, and coordinate with other departments while maintaining confidentiality of PHI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field required; 4+ years in direct patient care/health coaching preferred.
• Experience in managed care environments preferred; knowledge of quality improvement beneficial.
• Education should support and enable HEDIS-related activities and coding education.

Responsibilities

• Close care gaps for members and improve member/provider experience.
• Educate providers on HEDIS measures and ICD-10/CPT coding per NCQA requirements.
• Coordinate preventive services and schedule doctor appointments for members with gaps.
• Arrange transportation and wraparound services; connect members to community resources.
• Conduct telephonic outreach and health coaching to support quality and regulatory requirements.
• Document all actions and interactions related to member care and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with Provider Relations and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Provider relations

Health coaching

HEDIS education

Care coordination

Telephonic outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or related field

Job description

Position Purpose

Works with members and providers to close care gaps, ensure barriers to care are removed, and improve the overall member and provider experience through outreach and face‑to‑face interaction with members and providers at large IPA and/or group practices. Serves to collaborate with providers in the field, to improve HEDIS measures and provides education for HEDIS measures and coding. Supports the implementation of quality improvement interventions and audits in relation to plan providers. Assists in resolving deficiencies impacting plan compliance to meeting State and Federal standards for HEDIS. Conducts telephonic outreach, while embedded in the providers' offices, to members who are identified as needing preventive services in support of quality initiatives and regulatory/contractual requirements. Provides education to members regarding the care gaps they have when in the providers office for medical appointments. Schedules doctor appointments on behalf of the practitioner and assists member with wraparound services such as arranging transportation, connecting them with community-based resources and other affinity programs as available. Maintains confidentiality of business and protected health information.

Works with members and providers to close care gaps, ensure barriers to care are removed, and improve the overall member and provider experience through outreach and face‑to‑face interaction with members and providers at large IPA and/or group practices. Serves to collaborate with providers in the field, to improve HEDIS measures and provides education for HEDIS measures and coding. Supports the implementation of quality improvement interventions and audits in relation to plan providers. Assists in resolving deficiencies impacting plan compliance to meeting State and Federal standards for HEDIS. Conducts telephonic outreach, while embedded in the providers' offices, to members who are identified as needing preventive services in support of quality initiatives and regulatory/contractual requirements. Provides education to members regarding the care gaps they have when in the providers office for medical appointments. Schedules doctor appointments on behalf of the practitioner and assists member with wraparound services such as arranging transportation, connecting them with community-based resources and other affinity programs as available. Maintains confidentiality of business and protected health information.

Key Details

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment‑based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. Candidates must be located near Little Rock, Arkansas. Drivers license required, position may require travel.

• Acts as a liaison and member advocate between the member/family, physician and facilities/agencies.
• Acts as the face of WellCare in the provider community with the provider and office staff where their services are embedded.
• Advises and educates Provider practices in appropriate HEDIS measures, and HEDIS ICD-10 /CPT coding in accordance with NCQA requirements.
• Assesses provider performance data to identify and strategizes opportunities for provider improvement.
• Collaborates with Provider Relations to improve provider performance in areas of Quality, Risk Adjustment, Operations (claims and encounters).
• Schedules doctor appointments for members with care gaps to access needed preventive care services and close gaps in care in the provider’s office.
• Conducts face‑to‑face education with the member and their family, in the provider’s office, about care gaps identified, and barriers to care.
• Conducts telephonic outreach and health coaching to members to support quality improvement, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Arranges transportation and follow‑up appointments for member as needed.
• Documents all actions taken regarding contact related to member.
• Interacts with other departments including customer service to resolve member issues.
• Refers to case or disease management as appropriate.
• Completes special assignments and projects instrumental to the function of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education / Experience

Required: a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Health Administration, or related health field or equivalent work experience required (a total of 4 years of experience required for the position); work experience should be in direct patient care, social work, quality improvement or health coaching preferably in a managed care environment. 2+ years of experience work experience should be in direct patient care, social work, quality improvement or health coaching preferably in a managed care environment.

License / Certification

One of the following is preferred. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW); Certified Social Worker (C-SW); Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law, including full‑time or part‑time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act