Remote Based Patient Advocate

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions®; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K match

PTO 15 days

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Elevate Day

Pet Insurance

Referral bonus

Teamwork and growth

Job summary

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions is seeking a Remote Based Patient Advocate to guide uninsured hospital patients through the Medicaid and financial assistance process. This full-time, work-from-home role follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

The advocate will screen patients for eligibility, help complete applications, and maintain documentation across hospital and Elevate PFS systems while delivering empathetic, compliant service.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Adaptability when dealing with changing processes and government programs.
• Experience with state and federal programs.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Screen uninsured hospital patients to determine eligibility for federal/state medical or disability assistance.
• Complete applications and follow through until approved.
• Document cases accurately in Elevate PFS and hospital systems.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Maintain workflow by managing patient accounts.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel & Outlook

Job description

Make a real difference in patients' lives - join Elevate Patient Financial Solutions as a Remote Based Patient Advocate and help guide individuals through their healthcare financial journey. This full-time position is 100% remote based, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30AM-5:00PM (Pacific Standard Time).

Bring your passion for helping others and grow with a company that values your impact. In 2024, our Advocates helped over 823,000 patients secure the Medicaid coverage they needed. Elevate's mission is to make a difference. Are you ready to be the difference?

As a Remote Based Patient Advocate, you play a vital role in guiding uninsured hospital patients through the complex landscape of medical and disability assistance. This remote-based role places you at the heart of patient financial advocacy - speaking with individuals over the phone to guide them through the process of identifying eligibility and applying for financial assistance. Your involvement and empathy make a real difference during some of life's most vulnerable moments.

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 Elevate PFS and hospital systems on all cases worked.
• Provide exceptional customer service skills at all times.
• Maintain assigned work queue of patient accounts.
• Collaborate with hospital staff, case managers, social workers, financial counselors through Teams Meetings, telephone conversations, and written communications.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, make out-bound calls, and track 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.
• Conduct in-person community visits as needed to acquire documentation.
• As per established protocols, inform the client in a timely manner of all approvals and denials of coverage.
• Attend ongoing required training to remain informed about current rules and regulations related to governmental programs, and apply updated knowledge when working with patients and cases.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Some college coursework preferred
• Prior hospital experience preferred
• Adaptability when dealing with constantly changing processes, computer systems and government programs
• Professional experience working with state and federal programs
• Critical thinking skills
• 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 and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Employees working in a remote-based environment are required to have a designated workspace that meets the requirements outlined in our Remote Work policy. This includes the ability to interact with patients, Client contacts, case managers, and financial counselors confidentially while meeting HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Remote and Hybrid positions require home internet connections that meet the company’s upload and download speed criteria.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K (100% match for the first 3% & 50% match for the next 2%)
• 15 days of PTO
• 7 paid Holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• 1 Elevate Day (floating holiday)
• 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