Healthcare Advocate
Salary Range: $52,124-$83,920 FLSA Status: Exempt
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position.
The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Assists employees in identifying high-quality providers; gives guidance in resolving health claims and billing issues; connects employees to appropriate employer-sponsored and community resources; and offers education and support to employees and/or families.
Serves as the primary contact to DeKalb County employees for access-to-care and claims resolution issues.
Monitors and tracks health services complaints and grievances from employees and/or families.
Attends training and orientation activities for health advocate programs; contributes to planning, implementation, and evaluation of health advocate programs and events; and attends periodic health-related meetings as necessary.
Serves as a spokesperson for DeKalb County’s health advocate role and Risk Management division as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field required; three years of experience in a health-related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Additional Qualifications and Preferred Experience
* Health plan experience
* Understanding of HIPPA legislation and policy
* Understanding of health claims administration
* Previous experience as a health advocate or health navigator
* Experience in the mental health arena
* Ability to track activities and create meaningful reporting tools
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Decatur, US-GA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: DeKalb County
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 28407
- Posted: 2024-04-25 08:27:38 -
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