Onsite Patient Advocate - Palm Coast, FL

Job Title:

On-site Patient Advocate Location:

Palm Coast, FL Job Description:

Canaide is currently seeking a highly professional On-site Patient Advocate in Palm Coast, FL. He/ She will act as the initial contact person to pursue the application processes of the various programs including but not limited to completing the application, following up to obtain all necessary documentation, & maintaining ongoing communication with the patient/guarantors, case managers and or doctors.

Responsibilities :

Visit patients in the hospital & bedside to pre-screen for qualifying criteria of various Federal & State Medicaid/Social Security Administration (SSA) & County / HCRA programs Maintaining ongoing communication with various agencies throughout the application process Documentation/other paperwork as well as computerized record keeping Assess cases appropriately & utilize the most appropriate community resources to provide efficient client services Prepare clear & concise reports, correspondence & other written materials Use initiative & independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, organize own work, set priorities, & meet critical deadlines Establish & maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Communicate exceptionally well orally, in writing, & over the telephone Process high volumes of cases within a specified amount of time as determined by the Client, State of Florida and the

Management Team Educational Requirement:

High School Diploma or GED Required Experience:

1 to 3 years of experience

Requirement Knowledge:

Principles & practices of social work & case management techniques used in the Medicaid program Federal regulations & state laws applicable to the Medicaid program Advanced interviewing skills Computer applications including proficiency in Microsoft Access, Outlook, Excel, & Word Record keeping principles & practices including spelling, grammar, & punctuation Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic & cultural backgrounds Programs & eligibility requirements for the Social Security Administration, State Medicaid, County Social Services, & other relevant programs Canaide, offers a collegial and supportive environment focused on its greatest assets…its people. With a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to attract, motivate, and develop our people; we pride ourselves on creating a culture of teamwork, client focus, and fun. Our benefits program allows our employees to select the features that make the most sense for their individual and/or dependent(s) needs. Features include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and a competitive paid time off program. CanAide is an equal employment opportunity company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Screening for Medicaid eligibility: 1 year (Required) Medicaid regulations : 1 year (Required) State and Federal regulations to

Medicaid :

1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person