Patient Advocate

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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

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.

Required Attachments:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter 

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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:

  • None

Working Conditions:

  • Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicating effectively and listening. Using a computer and a telephone.
  • Environmental: Standard office environment.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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Applications close: Central Standard Time

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