Patient Advocate
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Job no: 494015
Work type: Clerical
Location: Norman
Categories: Health/Wellness Services
Pay Range: Targeted salary up to $24.23 hourly, based on education and experience.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel: Not required
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Position Introduction:
Goddard Health Center is the ambulatory care facility on the Norman campus, providing primary care services to students, faculty, staff, and their dependents. If you’re looking for a meaningful career in a supportive academic setting, consider joining our team. At Goddard Health Center, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the health and well-being of the University of Oklahoma community.
Job Duties:
Ensures patients receive timely, accurate assistance with scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorizations, billing and payment questions, community referrals, and access to care.
- Explains financial responsibilities for services received and payment options to patients and/or insurance or other financial institutes responsible for payment.
- Ensures availability of appointments for clinic scheduling and clinic flow.
- Counsels patients regarding insurance benefits and recommends alternative sources of payment and financial assistance when appropriate.
- Acts as an advocate for the patient when discussing medical care with the insurance carrier or other financial institute.
- Diffuses all but the most serious situations.
- Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients.
- Manages complaints from all sources including patients, staff, physicians, etc. Intercedes with physician and initial complaint. Works in conjunction with Clinic Administrator to address complaints.
- Coordinates the distribution of monthly patient satisfaction surveys.
- Ensures the patient’s rights are supported.
- Assists patients with language translation services.
- Assists patients with referrals for treatment outside of the facility.
- Helps patients navigate medical bills and payment plans.
- Prepares cost estimates upon patient request.
- Helps uninsured patients with healthcare resources.
- Assists clinic staff with complex Prior Authorizations/Referrals.
- Assists patients with new patient paperwork as needed.
- Verifies insurance benefits as needed.
- Keeps senior leadership abreast of all situations.
- Performs various duties to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of HIPAA regulations and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use a 10-key.
- Must be detail oriented, complete work tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain composure even in difficult situations.
- Ability to read and interpret business correspondence, safety manuals, and policy manuals.
- Ability to be understanding and sensitive to needs of others.
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Required Education and Experience:
- High diploma or GED.
- 24 months experience in pre-certifications, customer service, medical billing, accounts receivable or related experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
Working Conditions:
- Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicating effectively and listening. Using a computer and a telephone.
- Environmental: Standard office environment.
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Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Central Standard Time
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