Health Insurance Specialist
Role Description
Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Our Service Team builds individual relationships with our patients and ensures they are happy with their experience. The Service Team is responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch assistance to our patients everyday.
Patient Relations Managers (PRMs) are an integral part of our team. They are the insurance experts at each clinic. They advocate for our patients by helping them navigate through insurance options and bills. They are also a resource to the care team and outreach team for questions regarding Medicare and eligibility. PRMs are key players during Open Enrollment ensuring that our patients are informed of all their options surrounding Medicare.
Core Responsibilities
Learn the ins and outs of Medicare and use knowledge to assist patients with navigating insurance issues
Serve as internal resource in the clinic on insurance questions for physicians and staff
Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, help patients resolve medical bills inside and outside of Oak Street Health (advocate for the patient)
Build and maintain trusting relationships with Oak Street Health patients in an effort to properly advise them in their healthcare coverage
Manage welcome visits and orientation processes for new Oak Street Health patients
Assist patients with applying for public benefits, such as Public Aid, free phones, and Extra Help for prescription drugs
Support the clinic management team on operational activities, as needed, including scheduling and billing
Provide exceptional customer service to create an unmatched patient experience
Foster patient engagement through the design and execution of events, including center tours
Other duties as assigned
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for motivated individuals with:
A problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude
An eagerness to help us build and refine our operating model
Sales background preferred, but not required
Experience with and a supportive attitude toward our patient population of older adults
Familiarity with relevant patient population
Community health experience preferred
Proficient PC skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and work experience
Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages commonly spoken by people in the communities we serve preferred, where necessary
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being ‘Oaky’
What Does Being “Oaky” Look Like?
- Radiating positive energy
- Assuming good intentions
- Creating an unmatched patient experience
- Driving clinical excellence
- Taking ownership and delivering results
- Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to “Rebuild healthcare as it should be,” providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient’s communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We’re an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody “Oaky” values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits
- Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
- Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
- Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Where to Find Us
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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