Top 6 Patient advocate Jobs in Alaska

Patient Advocate
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation —Bethel, AK
- From $18.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
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- 1 year
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- Disability insurance
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Patient Advocate

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation -
Bethel, AK

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18.89 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer service
Patient service
High school diploma or GED
Cerner
Patient insurance coordination
Filing patient billing claims
10 key typing
Medical claim denial management
Medical debt collection accounts
Collections account management
Patient collections management

Full Job Description

Patient Advocate

Bethel, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:
The Patient Advocate represents the patients of YKHC. This position is responsible for customer service activities in the Patient Accounts Department, which includes helping patients find the resources that best meet their needs. The Patient Advocate receives and certifies payments, is an A-R transaction specialist, and helps patients interpret Healthcare Finance into practical information. The candidate brings with them a long professional history of patient access, billing, account resolution, denial management, and collections experience. Candidate must have the ability to adjust to an uneven flow of incoming workload. Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills and be able to set timelines and goals to ensure that all assigned duties are accomplished within established time frames. Candidate must have knowledge of all YKHC solutions.

Position Qualifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree required
Degree requirement can be waived on a year for year basis for a combination of education and experience
Three (3) years’ experience in health care reimbursement and customer service experience
Two (2) years’ experience with healthcare reimbursement
Experience managing the collections, denials, and reimbursement of complex lines of business such as Long Term Care, Inpatient, Ambulatory Surgery, or Behavioral Health
AAHAM CRCS-I/-P required or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
AMBA Medical Billing Certification Preferred
HFMA CRCR Preferred
Experience using office machinery including printers, photocopiers, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems
IHS Tribal Billing knowledge required
Experience with Cerner Millennium Revenue Cycle required
College level course in Medical Terminology preferred
Versed in Microsoft Office Suite
Typing speed of 60 wpm
10-key calculator skills, by touch
Ability to speak Yupik preferred
Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the billing submission types 1500, 1450 (UB04), 837I, 837P, 837D

Benefits Include:

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
Plus More!

Additional Information:

ID:

17965

Location:

Bethel

Department:

Revenue Management

Employment Duration:

80 Full time

Temporary Status:

Not Applicable

Hours per Week:

Minimum Hourly Pay:

18.89

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [email protected] or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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