We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Patient Advocate
2 weeks ago
Birmingham, United States Aeroflow Full timeAeroflow Health - Patient Advocate Aeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medical equipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology and cutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the home medical equipment segment of the healthcare...
-
Patient Advocate
2 weeks ago
Birmingham, United States Aeroflow Full timeAeroflow Health - Patient Advocate Location: Reports full-time to our Pelham, AL officeAeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medicalequipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology andcutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the...
-
Patient Advocate
3 weeks ago
Birmingham, United States Aeroflow Full timeAeroflow Health - Patient Advocate Aeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medical equipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology and cutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the home medical equipment segment of the healthcare...
-
Patient Advocate
1 week ago
Birmingham, United States Aeroflow Full timeAeroflow Health - Patient Advocate Location: Reports full-time to our Pelham, AL office Aeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medical equipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology and cutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the...
-
Healthcare Patient Advocate
5 days ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine Full timePosition OverviewThe role of a Patient Navigator is essential in facilitating access to comprehensive cancer care and support services. This position is dedicated to assisting patients and their families in navigating the complexities of treatment options and healthcare systems.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive information regarding treatment...
-
Patient Advocate Representative
1 month ago
Birmingham, United States Conifer Health Solutions Full timeJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Responsible for screening self-pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in various governmental and non-governmental programs. Responsible for identifying all sources of potential payors including auto insurance, Workers' Compensation, commercial insurance, private insurance, TPL, etc. to route account appropriately in the...
-
Patient Encounter Specialist
22 hours ago
Birmingham, United States UAB Health System Full timePosition Description: Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm: Employee is required to work weekend rotation call schedule Work Location: OBGYN Clinic, Women and Infants Center; Employee is required to float within the department of OB/GYN front desk if needed. Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time...
-
Patient Support Representative
6 days ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Sequence Health Full timeSequence Health is dedicated to enhancing patient conversion solutions for healthcare organizations. Our core values focus on the continuous improvement of the patient healthcare experience. We take pride in recruiting team members who can work autonomously while also valuing teamwork and a commitment to ongoing learning and development. We believe you...
-
Patient Care Coordinator
6 days ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Evergreen Nephrology Full timeWHO YOU AREYou are dedicated and empathetic, thriving in the dynamic world of healthcare, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of your patients. Your enthusiasm lies in uncovering the underlying causes of patients' health issues, addressing social factors affecting healthcare, and striving for the highest quality of life and optimal outcomes...
-
Patient Encounter Specialist
1 week ago
Birmingham, United States UAB Health System Full timePosition Description: Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pmWork Location: OBGYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, Womens Health Research Center *Candidate will float between MFM St. Vincent's; TKC - MFM; MFM Grandview; MFM - WIC Bldg.; Central/Eastern/Western Health Departments. Under general supervision and according to UAHSF established...
-
Patient Encounter Specialist
4 weeks ago
Birmingham, United States UAB Health System Full timePosition Description: Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Work Location: OBGYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic, Womens Health Research Center *Candidate will float between MFM St. Vincent's; TKC - MFM; MFM Grandview; MFM - WIC Bldg.; Central/Eastern/Western Health Departments. Under general supervision and according to UAHSF...
-
Patient Encounter Specialist
2 hours ago
Birmingham, United States UAB Health System Full timePosition Description: Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm: Employee is required to work weekend rotation call scheduleWork Location: OBGYN Clinic, Women and Infants Center; Employee is required to float within the department of OB/GYN front desk if needed.Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time...
-
Patient Encounter Specialist
3 weeks ago
Birmingham, United States UAB Health System Full timePosition Description: Work Schedule: Flexi, IrregularWork Location: OBGYN, Urogynecology - Grandview *candidate may float to other UAB OBGYN clinics such as Obstetrics Care and Maternal Fetal Medicine at Women & Infants CenterUnder general supervision and according to UAHSF established policies and procedures, provides a variety of specialized services in...
-
Patient Encounter Specialist
3 weeks ago
Birmingham, United States UAB Health System Full timePosition Description: Work Schedule: Flexi, Irregular Work Location: OBGYN, Urogynecology - Grandview *candidate may float to other UAB OBGYN clinics such as Obstetrics Care and Maternal Fetal Medicine at Women & Infants Center Under general supervision and according to UAHSF established policies and procedures, provides a variety of specialized services in...
-
Education Liaison and Teacher
5 days ago
Birmingham, United States tapwage Full time- Job Summary - The Junior League of Birmingham Sunshine School is a school based program, staffed by certified teachers, and designed to serve children with unique educational needs due to chronic health issues. The staff facilitates the exchange of information among families, hospital personnel and the patient’s school; advocates for the patient’s...
-
Travel Nurse RN
1 day ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Health Advocates Network-Nursing Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to join our team at Health Advocates Network-Nursing. As a travel nurse, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our organization.Key Responsibilities:Provide direct...
-
Travel Nurse RN
2 days ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Health Advocates Network-Nursing Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to join our team as a Travel Nurse RN. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a reputable healthcare staffing agency, Health Advocates Network-Nursing, and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.Job SummaryThe successful candidate will be...
-
Registered Nurse
6 days ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States TravelNurseSource Full timePosition Overview:TravelNurseSource is collaborating with Titan Medical Group to identify a skilled Med/Surg Registered Nurse for an exciting travel opportunity.Job Title: Travel Nurse RN - Med SurgLocation: United StatesAssignment Duration: 13 WeeksExperience Required: Previous travel experience is not mandatoryJob Type: TravelerShift Details:Night Shift...
-
RN Cardiac Cath Lab Team Member
11 hours ago
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Princeton Medical Center Full timeJob Summary:This role provides direct clinical patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Princeton Medical Center. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is...
-
OBGYN opening in: Birmingham, AL
1 month ago
Birmingham, United States Archway Physician Recruitment LLC Full timeOBGYN opening in Birmingham, AL Full-time, permanent opening Group employed Inpatient and outpatient mix Joining an established women's health group Practice is on hospital campus Share call: 1:4 Da Vinci Surgical System Robotic experience preferred, but not required Open to new grads and experienced physicians Competitive Salary (based on MGMA guidelines)...
Patient Advocate
1 month ago
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direction of the Nurse Manager of Value Based Care or Lead RN Care Manager, the Patient Advocate provides and facilitates communication of basic health information and performs clerical, clinical documentation, and other support services for patients in the Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) programs. He/She serves as telephonic and clerical support for the Care Management patients and provides services such as appointment scheduling and medical record retrieval. He/She provides basic social services and application assistance for patients as needed and is responsible for ensuring billing and documentation is complete for Chronic Care Management patients. The Patient Advocate also assists in the development and implementation of patient campaigns for health risk assessments, annual wellness visits, and other prevention strategies as designated by the Nurse Manager of Value Based Care, the Lead RN Care Manager as appropriate, as well as the Quality Improvement Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the main point of contact with hospitals for the scheduling of patients post discharge and ER diversion.
- Uploads hospital records from hospital electronic medical record (EMR) to Athena for new admissions/discharges. Calls and faxes requests for inpatient and post-acute records from facilities when EMR access is limited or not obtainable.
- Assists the Transitional Care Manager (TCM) with coordinating new referrals for patients post discharge to ensure the specialist receives the referral, supporting clinical documentation, and authorization. Ensures the patient is given a timely appointment from the specialist and follows up after the appointment to ensure records are uploaded to the patient's Athena chart and placed in review to the Primary Care Provider.
- Assists with coordinating start of care with Home Health Agencies as needed.
- Serves as the point of contact for all Value Based Care patients that do not have an assigned care manager.
- Assists patients with appointment scheduling with the PCP, specialists, and testing facilities.
- Facilitates reminder calls for appointments, labs, and outstanding quality improvement measures.
- Interacts with respect and in a professional manner with patients, staff, and external customers.
- Completes telephonic campaigns for annual wellness visits, health risk assessments, and other prevention campaigns.
- Ensures billing is complete for all CCM care plans.
- Athena labeling maintenance: marking the charts of newly attributed VBC/DCE patients. Unmarks the charts of those termed/deceased patients. Maintaining CCM patient lists inside of the population health tool for newly assigned and termed patients.
- Completes the deceased and hospice patient workflows.
- Participates in pertinent meetings, workshops, seminars, and related forums as directed.
- Other duties as assigned and directed by the Nurse Manager of Value Based Care and/or the Lead RN Care Manager.
- Follows HIPAA and OSHA Standards and guidelines.
- Maintains HR compliance and procedures.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
The Patient Advocate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
A general knowledge of primary care practice, clinics, basic knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of primary care and medical terminology is required. Must have personal effectiveness and credibility, collaborative skills, communication proficiency and flexibility. Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
Knowledge of hospitals, specialists, and ancillary health services throughout the assigned community is preferred. Must be skilled in interaction with respect and in a professional manner with patients, staff and external customers. Excellent phone skills required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or a GED is required. Minimum of 2 years medical clinic front office and/or medical assistant experience is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Nurse Manager of Value Based Care or Lead RN Care Manager. Basic knowledge of Medical Insurance is preferred.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in internet software and knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required. Able to effectively utilize an electronic health record. Athena EHR experience preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
