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Bilingual (Spanish-English) Patient Advocate at Cognizant

Posted in Information Technology 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Chicago, Illinois





Job Description:

Cognizant Technologies (formerly Bolder Healthcare Solutions) is currently hiring for a Bilingual (Spanish-English) Patient Advocate to join our team in Chicago, IL.  We are currently hiring for full-time schedules and are seeking professional, motivated individuals who are passionate about helping those in need.

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday fluctuating hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, 8:30am – 5pm or 9am- 5:30pm

 

Position Description:

The Patient Advocate will assist clients with applications for benefits through Medicaid, Social Security Disability and/or hospital charity program assistance. We ensure that Medicaid, Social Security, County Indigent or other types of eligible funding for health care services is received for patients onsite at a local hospital. This includes assisting the patients and others to complete forms, applications and other paperwork. Other duties will be assigned.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


  • Collect and review patient information to determine patient's eligibility for Medicaid and charity programs

  • Prepare documents; review for accuracy and completeness

  • Provide technical assistance on agency issues, services, program(s)

  • Maintain and/or create files or record keeping systems. Sort, label file and retrieve documents or other materials

  • Ensure adequate documentation is maintained

  • Manage caseload. (uphold daily productivity standards)

  • Computer proficiency skills are required

  • Retrieve, sustain and communicate all designated reports

  • Maintain database (This would include documentation of face-to-face and telephone patient contacts. Daily goals will be assigned and monitored)

  • Develop and maintain professional relationship with hospital staff

Requirements:


  • High school diploma or equivalent is required

  • Bilingual in Spanish/English is required

  • Valid driver’s license is required – may be required to travel locally if needed

  • Background in Social Services or Customer Service is preferred

  • We are seeking professionals who are compassionate about helping those in need

  • Previous experience working with Medicaid eligibility (Illinois Medicaid programs) and/or in a medical office setting is an advantage

  • Must have the ability to maintain and respect confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines

  • Must be highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people and must demonstrate communication, organizational, administrative and time managerial skills

  • Flexibility is a must in both schedule and job duties

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