Patient Relations Manager
About the role
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Role Description
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with navigating medicare and insurance issues which includes coverage, benefits, summaries, eligibility and getting the most out of their plan
- Serve as internal resource in the clinic on insurance questions for providers and staff
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, help patients resolve medical bills inside and outside of Oak Street Health (advocate for the patient)
- Gain the trust of Oak Street Health patients in an effort to properly advise them in their healthcare coverage
- Manage the welcome visit and orientation process for new Oak Street Health patients
- Educate patients on how to apply for public benefits, such as Public Aid, and Extra Help for prescription drugs
- Support the clinic management team on operational activities as needed, including scheduling and billing
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Foster patient engagement through the design and execution of events, including center tours
- Other duties as assigned
This role reports to the Sr Patient Relations Manager (or Practice Manager in some circumstances) and has significant opportunities for advancement.
What we're looking for
We're looking for motivated, experienced Patient Relations Managers with:Required Qualifications: • Computer Skills: Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs to include, but not limited to: Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel, etc.
- US work authorization
- Someone who embodies being "Oaky"
Strongly Preferred Qualifications: • Proficiency in non-English languages like Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary) as required by center's demographics Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with helping patients or customers understand their insurance coverage
- A passion for working with others to create an unmatched patient experiences
- A problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude
- Sales background preferred
- Experience with and a supportive attitude toward our patient population of older adults
- CRM experience a plus
- Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- Experience helping patients navigate the health care system, especially related to Medicare and Managed Care
What does being "Oaky" look like? • Radiating positive energy
- Assuming good intentions
- Creating an unmatched patient experience
- Driving clinical excellence
- Taking ownership and delivering results
- Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health Benefits
- Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
- Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
- Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
- New centers and flexible work environments
- Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
Full time Pay Range
Great benefits for great people
Affordable medical plan options,
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase plan
No-cost programs for all colleagues
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues
Skills
Who can apply
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