Healthcare Representative, Onsite Ft. Myers, FL

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Position:Healthcare Representatives act as advocates and meet with patients and their families daily. They are responsible for tracking every application they receive and obtaining high rates of successful outcomes. If you appreciate helping people and possess great communication and computer skills, take the next step towards a rewarding career at Change Healthcare! 

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. May require some weekend and holiday coverage. End-of-month weekend coverage.

• Additional compensation will be provided for employees who work any time after 7 PM on weekdays. It will also be provided for all weekend shifts worked.

Core Responsibilities:

• Interviewing clients in a hospital setting to assist them in obtaining maximum benefit coverage.

• Completing applications for state and federal program, reviewing medical records and taking all actions necessary to expedite benefit approval.

• May be responsibility formaintaining ongoing communications with government agencies regarding the status of claims.

• Provide updates and assistance to hospital personnel and other staff as needed.

• Maintain documentation of status of claims and client contact on Change Healthcare computer system.

• Other responsibilities that are customer specific

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Comfortable in a hospital environment
• Proficient with computer skills and tablet devices including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred
• Familiarity with Medicaid and Disability 
• Patient Advocacy experience
• Direct experience with helping patients complete State/Federal benefit applications
• Time management skills and attention to detail
• Professional and polished demeanor
• Demonstrated experience working with people of various educational and socioeconomics background

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Walking around hospital
• Standing
• Sitting

Travel:

• 0-10%: Ability to cover local facilities if ever needed. May require coverage in other Ft. Myers facilities and Cape Coral on occasion.

Unique Benefits*:

• Flexible work environments
• Ready, Set, Grow Career Development Center & access to Change Healthcare University for continuous professional learning & development with more than 5,000 training assets
• Volunteer days, employee giving and matching gifts programs, community awards and dollars for doers, community partnerships
• Employee wellbeing programs and generous health plans
• Educational assistance programs
• US 401(k) or Group RRSP (Canada) savings plans with matching employer contributions
• Be sure to ask our Talent Advisors for more information on location specific benefits and paid time off policies
• Learn more at https://careers.changehealthcare.com
• *Eligibility for some benefits may be limited or not available for part-time employees, be sure to speak with your Talent Advisor.

This position is physically on-site at Lee Memorial Hospital, this is not a remote position.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

•At Change Healthcare, we include all. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, respect each other and value our unique experiences. By being our authentic selves, we bring different perspectives into our work and relationships.
•Business Resource Groups (BRGs) play a central role in advancing diversity and inclusion at Change Healthcare. They deepen our understanding of different cultures, people, and experiences, and help foster an inclusive workplace. Change offers eight (8) BRGs. Learn more at https://careers.changehealthcare.com/diversity

Feeling Inspired? Ready to #MakeAChange? Apply today!

COVID Vaccination Requirements

We remain committed to doing our part to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our team members and our communities. As such, some individuals may be required to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to or during employment. Certain roles may require COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing as a condition of employment. Change Healthcare adheres to COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Change Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,  national origin, disability, or veteran status. To read more about employment discrimination protections under federal law, read EEO is the Law at https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster and the supplemental information at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf.

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