Patient Advocate Practice

Position: Patient Advocate Practice Based
** Our promise to you:*
* Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that  
** together
* * we are even better.

** All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:*
* + Benefits from Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off from Day One

+ 403-B Retirement Plan

+ 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Well-being Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

+ Pet Benefits

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* Schedule:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day (United States of America)

** Address:*
* 661 E Altamonte Dr

** City:*
* Altamonte Springs

** State:*
* Florida

** Postal Code:*
* 32701

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* Job Description:

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* Location - 661 E Altamonte Drive, Suite 231, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Shift - 7:45am - 5:15pm

Serves as a liaison between the insurance company, the patient, and the physician. Accurately communicates insurance benefits and requirements to patients. Responds to non-clinical questions for patients and routes all other calls correctly. Schedules office appointments and surgeries appropriately. Prepares patient charts prior to visits. Updates patient status in the electronic tracking program. Contacts the insurance company to obtain referral numbers or pre-certification/authorization as needed.

Files referrals, authorizations, and clearances appropriately. Maintains timely responsiveness to patient inquiries, questions, and concerns. Obtains and compiles necessary medical records from specialists or hospitals to process referrals and/or authorizations. Other duties as assigned.

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* + Must be willing to float to other FPMG practices, within reason, when patient load, vacation schedules, etc. make it necessary. [Required]

+ Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]

+ Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology [Preferred]

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* Education:

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* + High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

** Field of Study:*
* + graduate or equivalent

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* Work Experience:

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Experience with computers [Required]

** Additional Information:*
* + None Required

** Licenses and

Certifications:

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* + None Required

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* Physical Requirements:

** _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_

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Physical Requirements
- ** Pay Range:*
* $16.30 - $26.08

** Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)*
* Certain positions are subject to  
** Florida Level 2 background screening** , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the  
** Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse** :

_This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._

** Category:
** Patient Experience

** Organization:
** Advent Health Medical Group Central Florida

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* Schedule:

** Full time

** Shift:
** Day

** Req :**