Patient Advocate III

Sutter Health•Manchester, NH

1d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments, and obtaining preauthorization for all services. Works closely with department staff, physicians and practice staff to facilitate timely start and continuity of services. Works in conjunction with managed care and coding departments to maintain accuracy in clinical and billing information. Onsite presence is required for training and occasionally as dictated by operational needs. This position will be staffed equally between the Fremont and Dublin infusion sites.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of chemotherapy medications and regimens and other costly injectable medications.
Familiarity of medical terminology/anatomy.
Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, employees, patients and insurance personnel.
Basic high school math aptitude.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
Computer data entry skills to enter patient and authorization information.