What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator - Billing / Benefits Specialist position at Amaze Health?
Job Description
Job Description
Healthcare in the U.S. is an ever-changing maze filled with confusion and complexity. Amaze Health is a company dedicated to empowering our patients with all the tools, resources, and medical support they need to take charge of their own healthcare. We don’t just take care of people, we partner with them. Join our innovative team as we change healthcare in America, one patient at a time.
We are looking for an independent, personable, fast learner to help us provide the best possible experience for every one of our members, every single time.
The primary responsibility of this role is communication. We strive to ensure that every member connects with a live person when they need us. We don’t make our customers navigate a phone queue or wait on hold. As a Patient Advocate, you will interact with our members across all communication channels (phone, chat, email, messaging, and our online portal). You will work closely with our medical team to ensure our members get the care they require and the information they need to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.
There are four important characteristics to be successful in this role. We are looking for someone who is :
1. Personable. We engage and build a relationship with every caller.
2. Tech savvy. A high comfort level with technology is crucial. We are frequently evolving our platforms, and we use multiple Microsoft Office programs. You will need an intermediate level of proficiency with PC-based productivity and
collaboration applications.
3. Self-confident. You will often have to exercise judgment regarding the best approach required to meet our patients’ needs.
4. Service-oriented. We want someone who has a passion for delivering exceptional levels of service.
In addition :
- Serve as the primary contact for efficient follow-up on claims, patient inquiries, and resolution of denials.
- Provide updates concerning any investigations into benefits related to the member’s financial obligations, including co-pays and co-insurance.
- Act as a patient advocate, bridging communications between patients, insurance companies, and medical offices.
- Enjoy the challenge of persistently engaging with insurance claims while advocating for patients.
- Exhibit a deep understanding of claim requirements and demonstrate the ability to execute essential billing processes, including evaluation and correction of billing edits, claim submission, rejections, and other related functions.
- Handle insurance and patient correspondence, maintaining a comprehensive history that includes communications between payers, providers, and patients within the EMR.
- Possess resourcefulness and a high level of emotional intelligence to identify challenges and work collaboratively with others to explore potential solutions.
Requirements
Position pays $25 / hr to $30 / hr depending on experience.
Candidates must reside in one of the following states to be considered for this position : Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania or Texas.
Salary : $25 - $30