We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, bilingual Spanish professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Patient Advocate, you will support uninsured patients by connecting them with government or community programs that can help cover their medical expenses. It is equal parts customer-facing, administrative, and process-driven, requiring effective communication and collaboration with hospitals and government agencies. The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable working onsite in a hospital and handling sensitive documentation.
In this role, you will:
•Accurately document and maintain all patient information in required systems.
•Complete, submit, and track applications through final approval.
•Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, families, and hospital partners.
•Build strong working relationships with hospital staff and external stakeholders.
•Manage inbound and outbound calls and manage enrollment-related paperwork.
•Organize and maintain patient account work queues.
•Assist patients in gathering and submitting required documents.
•Review patient data for accuracy and eligibility requirements.
•Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and confidentiality standards.
•Work effectively with diverse populations while demonstrating effective communication, organization, and time management skills.
•Travel locally between hospital locations as needed.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
Location: Chicago, IL - working onsite; shift hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with occasional weekend coverage.
What you must have to be considered:
•1+ year of work experience in healthcare, medical insurance, hospital, or clinic.
•High School or GED required.
•Bilingual Spanish
•Ability to adapt to new tools, workflows, and updates to government programs.
•Strong administrative and customer service background.
•Demonstrates strong self-motivation and the ability to independently with minimum supervision.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Comfortable navigating hospital environments and patient rooms.
•Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
•Experience working with state and federal government programs.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel pivot tables, Project, and Power).
This will help you stand out:
•Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college.
•Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
•Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare processes.
•Comfortable working in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. If you have transferable skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to improve processes, we would love to hear from you.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is between $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
At Cognizant, beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer excellent benefits such as
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
•Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
•Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
•401(k) plan and contributions
•Long-term/Short-term Disability
•Paid Parental Leave
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
À propos de nous
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un concepteur d’IA et un fournisseur de services technologiques. Avec notre gamme de solutions IA full-stack, nous accompagnons nos clients au carrefour de l’investissement dans l’IA et de la valeur ajoutée. Notre grande expertise sectorielle, des processus et de l’ingénierie nous permet de convertir le contexte propre à chaque entreprise en systèmes technologiques amplificateurs du potentiel humain, générateurs de résultats tangibles et garants de l’avantage des acteurs internationaux dans un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez notre méthode sur www.cognizant.com ou suivez @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
Les informations sur la rémunération sont exactes à la date de publication. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, conformément aux lois applicables.
Les exigences linguistiques varient selon les postes, mais nous demandons à tous les candidats d’avoir une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes à l’échelle de l’entreprise. Pour les postes basés au Québec, une maîtrise de l’anglais est requise puisque vous fournirez des services et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes situées hors de la province, qui ne parlent pas nécessairement le français.
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