Patient Advocate

at  Compass Health Center

Weekly outpatient therapy isn’t always enough, and a trip to the ER isn’t the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Possess a High school degree or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare/clinical setting
• Insurance benefit knowledge in healthcare preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism and professional image
• Strong organization and planning skills; detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Flexible Schedule - Able to work assigned schedule
  We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don’t hesitate to apply!

WHO WE ARE

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.
A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.
Launched in September 2023, our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers is building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.
We are seeking a Patient Advocate to act as a liaison between patients and clinical staff to communicate or resolve incoming inquiries regarding finances, HIPAA, and information as needed. If you are passionate about providing your patients with exemplary care, while being sensitive to their individual psychiatric conditions, you would be a great addition to our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Reviews the accuracy of demographics, insurance, completion of forms, organizational data to be entered in the chart in a timely manner.
• Conduct New Patient Orientation/Administrative Intake for accurate intake paperwork collection. Functions as a service regarding insurance and other administrative procedures,
• Point of contact for billing information for Urinary Drug Screening (UDS) coordination and Genetic Testing coordination. Obtains approval to move forward with services.
• Follows up with financially responsible party who is not present at intake to review program cost and collects necessary documents for patient to start recommended program.
• Follows up with patient’s parents if joint medical decision-making consent is needed and obtains necessary documents for patient to start recommended program.
• Primary contact for weekend and after-hours patient web inquiries.
• Maintain patient charts according to confidentiality standards and policy. Maintain all patient’s, visitor’s, and staff’s confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements and Compass policy.
• Performs clerical duties to ensure efficient operations of the center to include computers, office equipment, copiers, fax, scanner, postage equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.