Hybrid Senior Services Coordinator bei Advocate Health
Advocate Health · Barrington, Illinois, US, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Barrington, Illinois, US
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Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Flexibility to attend later meetings as needed. Position will work both onsite at Good Shepherd in Barrington, IL and will support community based events.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides Medicare navigation, advocacy and counseling to Medicare eligible individuals and their families as a certified Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Medicare counselor sponsored by the Illinois Dept on Aging
- Provides community resources, information, and assistance to older adults and their caregivers
- Identify areas of customer need and interest to determine focus of Senior Services Department programing
- Promotes relevant hospital services and programing to senior community in various settings both inside hospital and out in community
- Coordinates and implements monthly on-site senior health related educational programming
- Represents the hospital out in the community by providing educational seminars and volunteering on community task force, coalitions and board of directors
- Participates in internal hospital committees as the voice of the senior population to address and improve patient experience
- Assist teammates in care management, patient access, financial advocate and other departments with patients that have Medicare insurance problems and other areas of need.
- Internal subject matter expert on the current needs and environment of the local senior community.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: SHIP Counseling Certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or 5-6 years’ experience working with senior population specifically in identifying and assisting older adults & caregivers with social needs.
Experience Required: SHIP Counseling experience highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Program planning and organizational skills required with the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with others. Expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, & commercial medical insurance and aptitude to keep up with ever changing environment. Bilingual a plus.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Cultural competency/humility in interactions with senior population. Ability to travel off campus, throughout hospital service area. Knowledge of hospital services and programs. Computer savvy and able to navigate multiple platforms of communication technology.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15Our 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
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
