Personal Health Advocate

Why is Health Advocate a great place to work? For starters, Health Advocate employees enjoy helping people every single day. Employees are given the training they need to do their jobs well, and they work with supervisors and staff who are supportive and friendly. Employees have room to grow, and many of Health Advocate's supervisors are promoted from within the company.  Join our award winning team!

• • Excellence in Customer Service Awards: Organization of the Year (Small)

  • Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

  • Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

  2023:

  • National Customer Service Association All-Stars Award: Service Organization of the Year.

  • Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

  2022:

  • Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

  • Excellence in Customer Service Awards: Organization of the Year (Small)

  • Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

  2021:

  • Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Silver Winner

  • Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Most Valuable Response by a Customer Service Team (COVID-19). Bronze Winner

  • Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

  2020:

  • National Customer Service Association All-Stars Award: Organizations of 100 or Greater, Runner-Up

  • Communicator Award of Distinction: October 2019 Broker News

  • MarCom Awards: Gold, COVID Staycation Ideas brochure

  • MarCom Awards: Platinum, 2021 Well-being Calendar

  • Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year - Medium category (Silver)

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  PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

  
  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)

Your primary accountability and Personal Health Advocate, Registered Nurse is to deliver high-quality, member-centered clinical advocacy while meeting service, quality, and case management standards. 

Success in this role includes consistently achieving: 

• Receive inbound member calls related to a wide range of healthcare issues (e.g., infertility, chronic disease, medications, diagnoses) 

• Assess needs and determine the best course of action while adhering to established policies, procedures, and performance indicators (KPIs) 

• Take ownership of member cases by going beyond the initial request and encouraging continued engagement 

• Educate members on their medical conditions, diagnostic testing, test results, and available treatment options 

• Explain complex medical and benefit-related information clearly and compassionately 

• Build trusted relationships that empower members to actively participate in their healthcare decisions 

• Provide members with options for healthcare providers and services based on clinical needs, geographic location, and benefit coverage 

• Research providers through credentialing, education verification, and affiliations with recognized medical centers 

• Facilitate communication between members, treating physicians, and insurance carriers 

• Assist with scheduling and re-scheduling appointments, transferring medical records, resolving access issues, and clarifying benefit provisions 

• Intercede on behalf of members to obtain earlier appointments or remove barriers to care 

• Support members with prescriptions, pre-service fee negotiations, and authorization-related challenges 

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using approved case management systems and procedures 

• Place outbound follow-up calls when issues cannot be resolved during the initial interaction 

• Respond to delegate box, answer service, and after-hours calls as required 

• Escalate cases appropriately and on a timely basis to supervisors or internal clinical resources 

• Stay current on patient care procedures, diagnoses, authorizations, denials, and evolving healthcare practices 

• Mentor and support new team members as needed 

• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain service excellence and balanced workflows 

You are an experienced nurse who brings clinical judgment, composure, and accountability to every interaction. 

You naturally demonstrate: 

You will thrive in this role if you are comfortable balancing compassionate member conversations with a fast-paced, high-volume phone environment. This is a strong fit for someone who can stay organized, document thoroughly and in real time, follow cases through to resolution, and maintain a calm, professional presence while managing multiple member needs throughout the day. 

This position is fully remote and requires a dedicated, HIPAA-compliant workspace with reliable internet access. 

The nature of the work is sedentary, involving prolonged sitting and continuous computer and phone use. Essential functions include repetitive motion, typing, concentration, reading, and ongoing verbal and written communication throughout the workday. 

• BSN or RN degree from an accredited college or university (required) 

• Active and unrestricted State or Multi-State Registered Nurse license (required) 

• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical and/or medical management experience 

Behavioral and/or mental health experience is strongly preferred, especially experience supporting members through sensitive, complex, or emotionally charged healthcare situations. 

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare systems 

• Excellent verbal communication skills and professional phone presence 

• Ability to explain complex healthcare topics to diverse populations 

• Highly effective listening, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills 

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel 

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote team environment 

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers 

• Collaborate with team members to meet departmental goals 

• Deliver customer service that consistently exceeds expectations 

• Treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and professionalism 

• Escalate workflow or communication issues to leadership as appropriate 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. 

Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above. 

Please contact your local Employee Relations representative to request a review of accommodations. 

Because here, nursing expertise drives impact. 

You’ll join an organization that values structure, autonomy, accountability, and compassion — where your clinical judgment directly improves the lives of the members you serve. 

Company Overview

Health Advocate is the nation’s leading provider of health advocacy, navigation, well-being and integrated benefits programs. For 20 years, Health Advocate has provided expert support to help our members navigate the complexities of healthcare and achieve the best possible health and well-being. Our solutions leverage a unique combination of best-in-class, personalized support with powerful predictive data analytics and a proprietary technology platform to address nearly every clinical, administrative, wellness or behavioral health need. Whether facing common issues or an unprecedented challenge like COVID-19, our team of highly trained, compassionate experts work together to go above and beyond expectations, making healthcare easier for our members and ensuring they get the care they need.

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