Approval Specialist II at Patient Advocate Foundation

Hampton, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Empathic Listening, Customer Service, Call Center Operations, Medical Terminology, Bilingualism, Data Entry, Patient Education, Case Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you working in a healthcare environment and ready for a change? PAF’s Financial Support Programs help patients that are suffering a life threatening or debilitating illness. We are seeking Approval Specialist II Reps to join us here in Hampton, VA. This team assists patients telephonically within a patient centric environment. This role qualifies for a hybrid work schedule, working 4 days a week from HOME and 1 day a week (Wednesday core day) at our Hampton, VA location. Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF), a national non-profit, headquartered in Hampton, VA, has been solving insurance and healthcare problems since 1996. Our mission is to provide case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. To read more about us, please visit our website at www.patientadvocate.org [http://www.patientadvocate.org] . What would you be responsible for handling if you joined the Financial Support Services Team? An Approval Specialist II Representative answers incoming calls and collects patient information. Educates approved patients on program guidelines including verification of diagnosis requirement, claims submission process and, when applicable, income verification process. Qualifications: - A true compassion for others’ well-being with empathic listening skills - The ability to work full-time hours from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday - Ability to talk and type at the same time - 3+ year of professional work experience within one of the following areas: healthcare environment, social work, or health insurance (strong customer service or call center experience may also qualify) - Highly preferred: Bilingual, medical terminology and knowledge, healthcare related certifications and/or Associate degree - Offers contingent upon favorable background Compensation and Benefits: Offers are based on relevant experience within a healthcare environment. PAF is pleased to offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Our benefits include – health, dental & vision options, STD/LTD, group life & AD&D, group accident and cancer plans, hospital indemnity plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, paid winter shut down, 401k with matching, and various wellness programs. To Apply: This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that makes a difference! To apply, please send your resume through Indeed for consideration. Our Core Values: Passion for Patients, Kindness, Equity, Accountability, Respect & Excellence PAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

The Approval Specialist II handles incoming calls to collect patient information and educate approved patients on program guidelines. They manage the verification of diagnoses, claims submission processes, and income verification.