Patient Advocate III Transplant Sutter Health - 3.8 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $38.20 - $53.48 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Customer communication Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Managed care High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness Position Overview:

Responsible for insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements, counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments, and obtaining preauthorization for all complex services. Works closely with department staff, physicians and practice staff to facilitate timely start and continuity of services. Works in conjunction with managed care and departments to maintain accuracy in clinical and billing information. Requires detailed knowledge of insurance benefits and facility & professional managed care contracting.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Preferred:

College Degree Required:

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Required:

Insurance benefits, authorization & contracting

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN

2 years of complex insurance authorizations, detailed benefits for facility & professional charges and managed care contracting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity of medical terminology/anatomy. Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, employees, patients and insurance personnel. Organizational skills. Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner. Computer data entry skills to enter patient and authorization information. #LI-TM1

Job Shift:

Days Schedule:

Full Time Shift Hours:

8 Days of the

Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements:

None Benefits:

Yes Unions:

No Position Status:

Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $38.20 to $53.48 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.