Patient Advocate - Full-time / Part-time

This vital, patient-centric role features extensive interaction with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and Kidney Smart Educators across the United States. The role will be focused on coordinating and providing insurance and employment education for CKD patients. The Patient Advocate will be a key member of the Kidney Smart-Patient Advocate team and work closely with other key DaVita departments such as Kidney Smart Educators, Modality Educators, Field Operations, and Insurance Management Team -- providing excellent visibility and opportunity for career advancement. The Patient Advocate will help alleviate stress often associated with navigating complicated insurance coverage options and employment decisions. To be successful, the Patient Advocate must have strong experience in patient communications, an understanding of motivational interviewing, and basic to solid knowledge of commercial and government health insurance benefits.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.

Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.

Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.

Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.

A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.

Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Experience in healthcare industry/healthcare organization working with a clinical team and patients strongly preferred Demonstrate extensive understanding of insurance plans and benefits (PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, Indemnity) preferred Demonstrative understanding of COBRA benefit options, medical leave options, American Disabilities Act, and Coordination of Benefits strongly preferred Demonstrative understanding of Federal and State level health coverage benefits as they relate to ESRD strongly preferred Experience in case management and/or social work Fluency in Spanish helpful, but not required

Join us as we pursue our vision " To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen . "

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

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DaVita is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. As such, DaVita makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of qualifications and experience, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity , sexual orientation , national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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