Health Advocate

05700 GCMG SHVI: Kenilworth - Virtual Health

Full time

Yes

40

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Essential Functions

• Actively engages a population of medically vulnerable or chronically ill patients in their care, assisting them through the process of working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education.
• Communicates with patients (and caregivers) in person, in groups, by telephone and via electronic means.
• Monitors patient-reported biometrics, medication adherence, reported challenges/barriers and promptly connects the patient with the appropriate resources, and/or notifies the patient's care team for additional follow-up.
• Advocates and facilitates referrals to gain access to services and resources for patients/teammates, including assistance programs, community based services and mental health support.
• Assists providers' offices with member specific missed appointments through outreach and scheduling.
• Provides customized, evidence-based patient education in a variety of areas including but not limited to weight management/exercise, tobacco cessation, stress reduction and chronic disease self-management.
• Advocates for help for those who frequently access inappropriate levels of care (e.g., visiting the emergency department for conditions that can be better treated by a primary care physician).

Physical Requirements
Work may occur in a variety of settings, including office, clinic, school, or other community setting. Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling equipment and supplies. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch and finger dexterity. Must be able to move about the medical center and to travel to various clinical and community locations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.