Patient Advocate Specialist (Bilingual Spanish)

Job overview

The Patient Advocate Specialist (Bilingual Spanish) role is onsite at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA, five days per week. Compensation is not specified; the posting states that the role includes a base salary plus an incentive bonus tied to enrollment performance. Patient Funding Alternatives helps Medicaid-eligible and medically underserved patients access employer-sponsored coverage through the Health Insurance Premium Payment program.

What you'll do

• Identify and approach eligible patients and families
• explain the HIPP program compassionately
• gather authorizations and application documents
• manage cases from first contact through enrollment
• coordinate employer coverage with Medicaid
• verify ongoing eligibility and help resolve insurance issues
• maintain patient records and document interactions in line with HIPAA and compliance standards
• represent PFA with hospital staff and community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient advocate specialist

bilingual spanish

erie pa

upmc hamot

patient funding alternatives

full-time

onsite

patient enrollment

hipp program

medicaid coordination

hipaa documentation

hospital advocacy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-subsidized medical coverage
• dental and vision
• company-paid life and disability insurance effective day one
• 401(k) with up to $2,000 annual match
• flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness benefit.

Why this role

Full Spanish bilingual proficiency is required; on-site hospital role with weekly and monthly activity and enrollment targets.

About the employer

Patient Funding Alternatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.