Program Advisor

Lone Star Circle of Care

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Dental Insurance, Department of Health and Human Services, Detail Oriented, Documentation, English Language, Fee Schedule, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Record System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking a Program Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in our community.  At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Program Advisors provide financial screening and program registration services for new and returning Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) patients/clients. Educate clients on the registration process and determine eligibility for applicable programs, including the LSCC Sliding Fee Discount Schedule, Medicaid, CHIP, MAP, WILCO, and other state or federal programs. The Program Advisor will be required to travel to other LSCC facilities as needed. This position requires the ability to build and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization and deliver excellent customer service.

If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!

 

A Day in the Life of a Program Advisor may look like this:

  • Provide accurate and timely program registration for new and returning LSCC patients.
  • Receive scheduled and unscheduled calls through Patient Navigation Center for program registration
  • Perform thorough registration to ensure accurate program findings for Sliding Fee Scale assignment.
  • Allocate appropriate time to each call to support patient completion and appointment retention while maintaining workflow
  • Make outbound calls as needed for registration, case follow-up, or scheduling.
  • Accurately identify programs for which patients may be eligible.
  • Collaborate with front office staff to ensure adherence to program registration policies and maintain clear, effective communication to support efficient patient intake and workflow.
  • Complete all registration documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
  • Use Medicaider, Electronic Health Records, insurance verification tools, and other systems to maintain complete and accurate patient documentation.
  • Complete all case documentation electronically, maintaining a paperless workflow.
  • Maintain appropriate electronic flags for timely patient follow-up.
  • Ensure documentation supports care coordination and program continuity.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

We ask our Program Advisors to possess a minimum of:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and strong technical aptitude.

 

The following experience/skills are preferred:

  • Associates degree
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in program eligibility or related health and human-services work
  • Bilingual English/Spanish language skills

 

Key Success Factors

  • Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:
  • The ability to problem solve
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player personality
  • Time management

 

Benefits

LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary;
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
  • LSCC paid Life insurance;
  • LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;
  • Paid Time Off; and
  • 403b Employee Retirement Plan

 

 

 

About the Company

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Lone Star Circle of Care