Patient Advocate Job at Prime Healthcare, Chicago, IL

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Prime Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team! We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Patient Advocate to support patients in navigating and enrolling in Medicaid coverage in the state of Illinois. This role involves direct patient interaction, education on eligibility requirements, and hands-on assistance through the application process. Key Responsibilities: Assist patients in determining Medicaid eligibility based on Illinois state guidelines. Facilitate completion and submission of Medicaid applications and supporting documentation. Educate patients about healthcare benefits and coverage options. Liaise with state agencies and managed care organizations to track application status and resolve issues. Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with HIPAA standards. Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful enrollment and retention. Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to identify uninsured or underinsured patients. Stay current with changes to Illinois Medicaid policies and procedures. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, social work, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 1–2 years experience in healthcare advocacy, social services, Medicaid/insurance enrollment, or related field. Strong knowledge of Illinois Medicaid eligibility and application processes. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider and Administrative Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Hospitals, and Public Health Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prime Healthcare by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Patient Advocate jobs in Chicago, IL . Oak Brook, IL $60,000.00-$64,000.00 9 hours ago Health & Benefits - Customer Service Representative / Call Center Agent (Remote) (General Consideration) Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member Call Center Senior Representative (100% remote) Chicago, IL $25,000.00-$50,000.00 4 hours ago Holistic Veterinary Clinic Office Manager Greater Chicago Area $24.00-$26.00 3 days ago Veterinary Customer Service Representative / Receptionist Coordinator Patient Care – Cardiac Surgery Medicare Community Engagement Spc. (Cook County/Chicagoland) Opener/ Member Experience Representative Home Health Clinical Supervisor (Office Based) Chicago, IL $44,846.29-$47,088.60 5 days ago Remote Customer Support Rep - $60-$70k (SaaS Support, CRM) Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Customer Service Representative - Phone and Chat - Chicago, IL Client Experience Coordinator (Long-Term Temporary Assignment) - Chicago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work

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