What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Advocate position at Med-Metrix?
Job Purpose
The Patient Advocate will complete Medical Assistance Applications on patients who may potentially qualify for benefits under the MA Program or other entitlement programs. Obtain all necessary documents required by the County Assistance Office to determine eligibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete the Medical Assistance Application, screen for disability and complete the hospital charity care form with patient / family member or guardian
- Update computer system daily
- Medical Assistance production reports completed daily
- Submit 1663's to appropriate physician within 24 hours of completing the application
- Secure all releases, waivers and questionnaires needed
- Leave each patient with a pending document's check list and follow up daily while patient is still in-house (if applicable).
- All necessary verification should be faxed for within the first 24-48 hours of completing the MA application
- Prepare applications for drop off at County Assistance Office
- Discharge files are to be worked immediately
- Follow up with County Assistance Office until determination has been made.
- Assist with the Marketplace where applicable.
- Report Red Flag and non-cooperative patients to management.
- Use, protect and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Qualifications
Working Conditions
Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.