Patient Advocate
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PRNCRP Pre-Arrival Mgmt212 E. 11th St.Clerical/AdministrativeDay ShiftJoin the team at Avera!Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Join Avera as a Patient Advocate - Revenue Cycle and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.Position Highlights:* Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations.* Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.Job Summary* The Patient Advocate is responsible to plan, organize, and implement financial counseling services to patients and families.* Responsible to screen patients to determine potential for program assistance, complete application with patient and families, and follow up after discharge regarding application.* Maintain knowledge base of community agencies and resource to facilitate appropriate referrals, including maintaining a thorough understanding of eligibility requirements and current laws governing government programs, including Medicaid, specifically South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska.Education and/or Experience* Bachelor's Degree in finance, healthcare business, or social work preferred.* Two years experience in healthcare and insurance verification preferred.Work Schedule* PRN, as neededPayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.* $20.50 - $25.75 per hourWhat Makes Avera Special?