Patient Advocate- Onsite Part-Time
Core
Screen patients for Medicaid and other State or Federal assistance programs, determine eligibility, and assist with applications and documentation.
Role type
Patient Advocate (Eligibility Screening & Application Assistance)
Builds
Medicaid and assistance program enrollments for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Public Assistance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Medicaid eligibility determination, application processing, documentation gathering, coordination with physicians and social workers, customer service, report writing
Preferred skills
Certified Application Counselor, bilingual (Spanish), knowledge of Health Insurance Exchange
Technologies
Medicaid/HIX systems
Responsibilities
Screen patients via bedside visits, phone interviews, or field visits; educate patients on application processes; gather and verify required documents; coordinate with hospital staff and government agencies; document interactions and complete weekly reports; travel to local government offices as needed.