Patient Advocate Specialist - Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph Hospital

Overview

About Patient Funding Alternatives (PFA) At Patient Funding Alternatives (PFA), we remove the barriers that keep Medicaid-eligible and medically underserved individuals from getting the care they deserve. We partner with hospitals and health systems across the country to help patients secure coverage through employer-sponsored insurance — simplifying the process, protecting patients, and strengthening hospital outcomes. PFA is the only organization in the U.S. offering a full Premium Assistance Enrollment service supported by dedicated Patient Advocates within partner hospitals to make access to coverage easier, faster, and more compassionate.

PFA is growing rapidly nationwide, and our success is built on people who care deeply about helping others. We believe our employees are our most valuable resource and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance within a culture grounded in empathy, teamwork, and respect.

If you’re passionate about guiding patients through complex healthcare systems, advocating for fairness, and making a measurable impact every day — PFA is where you belong.

The Patient Advocate Specialist plays a critical role in identifying, educating, and enrolling eligible hospital patients into the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program. This is a full-time, 5-day-per-week on-site role based at Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph Hospital, where you’ll work directly with patients and hospital partners. You will clearly explain program details, gather required documentation, and serve as a compassionate, professional advocate throughout each step of the enrollment process.

This role demands mission-driven advocacy, proactive problem-solving, empathetic communication, and resilience — all while balancing compassion with an urgency to ensure patients receive timely support. By facilitating employer-sponsored health insurance coverage, the Patient Helper Program helps medically complex Medicaid beneficiaries access comprehensive care.

We’re looking for driven individuals with a “can-do” spirit, unwavering perseverance, and the capacity to support diverse patient populations navigating complex healthcare systems.

• Patient Engagement & Advocacy:
  Educate patients and families in a clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive manner about the HIPP program; assess family dynamics and adapt communication style to meet their needs; obtain necessary authorizations and documentation; foster trust with patients while maintaining professional boundaries; demonstrate cultural competence and empathy when engaging with vulnerable populations.
• HIPP Enrollment & Case Management:
  Accurately collect essential data for HIPP applications (e.g., employer information, insurance details); employ proactive problem-solving to overcome barriers and ensure timely, accurate submissions; collaborate with the Patient Financial Assistance (PFA) team to finalize enrollments; consistently deliver against performance metrics (enrollments completed, case resolution time, documentation accuracy).
• Program Maintenance & Benefit Coordination:
  Clarify how employer-provided health insurance works with Medicaid; verify and update ongoing patient eligibility for HIPP to maintain continuity; assist with resolving insurance-related issues upon request from patients or clients.
• Technology & Documentation:
  Utilize PFA’s CRM/case management system to manage referrals and patient records; upload, scan, and securely transmit required documentation; record patient interactions in compliance with privacy and legal standards; operate Apple tools (iPad, iPhone) for enrollment-related tasks.
• Client & Hospital Relationship Management:
  Represent PFA as the onsite contact at the hospital; establish and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital staff, state agency personnel, and community partners; uphold the organization’s values with ethical integrity and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with formal training in customer service, patient services, healthcare administration, social services, or case management.
• Foundational…