Benefits Navigator (Denver, CO)

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

This vital, patient-centric role provides education and guidance to DaVita patients about health insurance and the implications of different insurance options. Based at DaVita World Headquarters in downtown Denver, these teammates help patients across the country understand their insurance options and make informed employment and insurance decisions.

The Benefits Navigator must have the emotional maturity and professionalism to directly interact with patients, clinical teammates, billing office teammates, and senior leadership, as well as the ability to work successfully with cross-functional DaVita teams. 

The Benefits Navigator will help alleviate the stress that dialysis patients often experience in navigating complicated insurance options and employment decisions while also managing their health care needs. 

To be successful, the Benefits Navigator must have a passion for customer service and the ability to build trust and rapport with patients and teammates over the phone. Teammates in this role will gain expertise in motivational interviewing as well as expert knowledge of commercial and government health insurance benefits, financial assistance programs, and work leave options.

Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, you will have the opportunity to further your career while working in an award-winning environment that enables teammates to thrive both professionally and personally.

At DaVita, we often say that we are a community first and a company second. We work hard to serve our patients and teammates, and honor the DaVita Core Values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun.

Candidate can work from home after onsite training. Candidate must reside in/near Denver, CO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Education (Telephonic) - Responsible for patient education while staying within established compliance parameters for the company and program. E.g.:  
• Identifies and effectively communicates opportunities to better the insurance status of the patients, alleviating financial risk and burden
• Provides information to patients to help them find and/or secure options for insurance coverage and other financial assistance programs as necessary
• Completes insurance assessments/evaluations for patients
• Accurately documents and classifies patient education sessions
• Provides a high-level of customer service to patients to ensure educational needs are met
• Acts as a liaison between patients, facility teammates, billing office and the corporate office to resolve patient insurance issues and/or concerns
• Meetings - Attends team meetings, phone conferences, and trainings as needed. May assist with onboarding and training of new teammates.
• Reporting - Works closely with supervisor/manager to meet objectives, deadlines, and reporting/measurement requirements as they pertain to patient education. Reviews trends with team and operational leadership.
• Field Relationships - Builds and maintains relationships with field partners (e.g. Insurance Counselors, Facility Administrators, Social Workers, Administrative Assistants etc.) to ensure seamless patient support.
• Participates in Team/Department/Village-wide Improvement Projects as needed
• Oher duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in customer service, healthcare organization, insurance company or related field- Preferred
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
• Beginner proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in healthcare industry/healthcare organization working with a clinical team and patients - Preferred
• Demonstrate extensive understanding of insurance plans and benefits (PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, Indemnity), COBRA benefit options, medical leave options, American with Disabilities Act, Coordination of Benefits, Federal and State level health coverage benefits as they  relate to ESRD- Preferred
• Experience in case management and/or social work- Preferred
• Fluency in Spanish-  Preferred

 Nights/Weekends: Occasional optional Saturdays. Occasional optional evening events.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.