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Patient Advocate Foundation
Approval Specialist II
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An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$51,852 / year median in Virginia
+20% projected growth
Job 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 . 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.