Patient Advocacy Coordinator
- Employer
- Altru Health System
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Salary
- Join our team!
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Administrative
- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Details
Job Summary
The Patient Advocacy Coordinator plans, directs, and coordinates activities for providing community care services for patients and/or guarantor(s) by developing collaborative working relationships with Altru Health System (AHS) staff and community agencies. This role also works to identify uninsured patients and reviews for appropriateness of referral. The Patient Advocacy coordinator audits and initiates handoffs of Community Care applications. The coordinator works collaboratively with patient care staff to assist patients with their financial needs and assists in creating short and long-range objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Driving Requirements
Driving Category
Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record
Drivers License - Current State Licensed
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Education & Experience
Degree/Diploma
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Associate's
Business
Experience
Required/Preferred
Or
A minimum of 2 years of related experience
Required
Knowledge & Skills
Title
Required/Preferred
Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.
Required
Demonstrates ability to communicate with and assist patients and guests.
Required
Demonstrates the ability to work both with a team and independently with enthusiasm.
Required
Experience in healthcare, finance systems, insurance reimbursement, contract analysis.
Preferred
Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Continuously (>67%)
Stand
Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk
Occasionally (5-33%)
Stoop/Bend
Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Not Applicable
Crawl
Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel
Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist
Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel
Continuously (>67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
Lift - Floor to Waist Level
Sedentary (
Carry
Sedentary (
Push/Pull
Sedentary (
Slide/Transfer
Not Applicable
Working Conditions
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
Not Applicable
No
No
The Patient Advocacy Coordinator plans, directs, and coordinates activities for providing community care services for patients and/or guarantor(s) by developing collaborative working relationships with Altru Health System (AHS) staff and community agencies. This role also works to identify uninsured patients and reviews for appropriateness of referral. The Patient Advocacy coordinator audits and initiates handoffs of Community Care applications. The coordinator works collaboratively with patient care staff to assist patients with their financial needs and assists in creating short and long-range objectives.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans, directs and coordinates the activities for providing community care services for patients and or guarantor(s).
- Develops, implements, and coordinates financial assistance programs. Works collaboratively with patient care staff to assist patients with their financial needs.
- Gathers information from patients to determine their eligibility for Altru Community Care and assists patients to complete the application.
- Identifies uninsured patents and reviews for appropriateness of referral to community agencies/programs including our Altru Community Care Program.
- Audits and initiates handoff of Community Care applications for available programs in other Altru Health System areas.
- Develops a collaborative working relationship with Altru Health System (AHS) staff and community agencies, i.e., CSS, SSA, and Third Street Clinic.
- Coordinates coverage for all mini Business Office locations. Provides training and education for all mini Business Office staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
- Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
- All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
- The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
- The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Driving Requirements
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Category
Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record
Drivers License - Current State Licensed
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
Education & Experience
Degree/Diploma
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Associate's
Business
Experience
Required/Preferred
Or
A minimum of 2 years of related experience
Required
Knowledge & Skills
Title
Required/Preferred
Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.
Required
Demonstrates ability to communicate with and assist patients and guests.
Required
Demonstrates the ability to work both with a team and independently with enthusiasm.
Required
Experience in healthcare, finance systems, insurance reimbursement, contract analysis.
Preferred
Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Continuously (>67%)
Stand
Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk
Occasionally (5-33%)
Stoop/Bend
Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Not Applicable
Crawl
Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel
Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist
Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel
Continuously (>67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
Lift - Floor to Waist Level
Sedentary (
Carry
Sedentary (
Push/Pull
Sedentary (
Slide/Transfer
Not Applicable
Working Conditions
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
Not Applicable
No
No
Company
Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.
At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.altru.org/careers/
- Telephone
- 701-780-5123
- Location
-
Grand Forks
North Dakota
US
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