Patient Advocate Job at Sutter Health, San Francisco, CA

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  • Sutter Health
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness **Position Overview:** Provides financial counseling to patients and their families. Asists with insurance verification and eligibility, assessment of patient financial requirements and insurance policies, and obtaining preauthorization for all services. Ensures that all patient issues regarding insurance claims and cost of care are handled properly. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Collections of financial responsibility. Collaborates with ancillary departments. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** + _Equivalent experience will be accepted instead of the required degree or diploma._ + HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** + 1 year of recent relevant experience. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** + Knowledge of patient accounting functions, billing, and insurance or other third-party coverage. + Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology. + Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. + Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. + Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. + Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. + Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. + Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. + Ensure the privacy of each patient's Protected Health Information (PHI). + Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Per Diem/Casual **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Monday - Friday **Weekend Requirements:** One Weekend Shift a month **Benefits:** No **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 0 **Employee Status:** Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $36.39 to $45.48 / hour _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_

Job Tags

Daily paid, Casual work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work,

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