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Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently practices Patients First philosophy and adheres to high standards of customer service. This includes setting an example to peers, coworkers, etc. by fostering a team atmosphere.
• Responds to questions and concerns.
• Forwards, directs, and notifies Team Lead or Operations Coordinator of extraordinary issues as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients which establish a positive first impression of Northwestern Medicine.
• Exceeds all consumer requests and alerts management of issues or concerns that require escalation.
• Correctly identifies and collects patient demographic information in accordance with organization standards.
• Interacts with various hospital departments and physicians offices to effectively schedule and direct patients through the NMHC systems in a patient/customer friendly manner.
• Reaches out to patients to schedule an appointment as defined.
• Performs medical necessity checks as necessary for scheduled services, communicates options to patient if appointment fails.
• Informs patients of any issues with securing the financial account for their encounter.
• Completes out-of-pocket estimations as requested by patients.
• Provides training and education as needed.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Completes other duties assigned by manager.
• Cross-training between various departments will take place to ensure coverage.
• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews to ensure integrity of patient data information.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Utilizes department and hospital policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Adheres to all department policies and compliance requirements.
• Avoids putting patient in financial or safety risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicates information to the patient regarding questions about physician referrals, insurance referrals and consultations.
• Collects authorization numbers in appropriate systems as applicable.
• Provides professional and constructive environment for communication across units/departments and resolves operational issues.
• May attend intra/interdepartmental meetings which involve walking within NM Campus.
• Communicates customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Interacts with internal customers to provide excellent support service to staff in departments which provide direct patient care.
• Accommodates all levels of communication ability.

Technology:

• Utilizes multiple online order retrieval systems to verify or print the patients order.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit levels through the use of online tools (NDAS, ASF, etc.) or over the phone as necessary.
• Completes accurate handoff instructions and notes to scheduling staff, by noting appropriately in Epic.
• Demonstrates ability to use all computer applications efficiently and to the capacity needed in this position.
• Runs real time eligibility (RTE) on all patients to verify insurance and follows out of network policies as applicable.
• Sends quality Epic Messages/Telephone encounters that are descriptive and grammatically correct.

Efficiency, Process Improvement, and Business Growth:

• Proactive in preventing issues with patient visit by double checking type of test, preps required, assuring no conflict with other tests, verifying time and location, communicating relevant information, verifying documenting order retrieval in notes for check-in person, ensures there are no duplicate patient records.
• Understands minimum data set required for a complete registration, collects and verifies critical data and updates that information into registration system.
• Understands departmental and individual quality metrics.
• Proactively analyzes account activity, identifies problems, and initiates appropriate actions/resolutions.
• Evaluates procedures and suggests improvements to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.
• Monitors registration and scheduling, including insurance verification to ensure processing within prescribed quality standards.
• Adjusts processes as needed to meet standards.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Acts as a training resource for new staff and a resource for coworkers, sharing process and workflow information.
• Understands that schedule may change to reflect shifting business needs.
• Evolves and learns as healthcare policies change.

EOE including Disabled and Veterans.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years customer service or medical office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer data-entry/typing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Preferred:

• Additional education.
• Additional language skills.
• Healthcare finance and/or healthcare insurance experience.
• Knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting, especially patient scheduling and/or registration.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information

NorthwesternMedicine Career Page

https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently practices Patients First philosophy and adheres to high standards of customer service. This includes setting an example to peers, coworkers, etc. by fostering a team atmosphere.
• Responds to questions and concerns.
• Forwards, directs, and notifies Team Lead or Operations Coordinator of extraordinary issues as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients which establish a positive first impression of Northwestern Medicine.
• Exceeds all consumer requests and alerts management of issues or concerns that require escalation.
• Correctly identifies and collects patient demographic information in accordance with organization standards.
• Interacts with various hospital departments and physicians offices to effectively schedule and direct patients through the NMHC systems in a patient/customer friendly manner.
• Reaches out to patients to schedule an appointment as defined.
• Performs medical necessity checks as necessary for scheduled services, communicates options to patient if appointment fails.
• Informs patients of any issues with securing the financial account for their encounter.
• Completes out-of-pocket estimations as requested by patients.
• Provides training and education as needed.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Completes other duties assigned by manager.
• Cross-training between various departments will take place to ensure coverage.
• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews to ensure integrity of patient data information.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Utilizes department and hospital policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Adheres to all department policies and compliance requirements.
• Avoids putting patient in financial or safety risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicates information to the patient regarding questions about physician referrals, insurance referrals and consultations.
• Collects authorization numbers in appropriate systems as applicable.
• Provides professional and constructive environment for communication across units/departments and resolves operational issues.
• May attend intra/interdepartmental meetings which involve walking within NM Campus.
• Communicates customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Interacts with internal customers to provide excellent support service to staff in departments which provide direct patient care.
• Accommodates all levels of communication ability.

Technology:

• Utilizes multiple online order retrieval systems to verify or print the patients order.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit levels through the use of online tools (NDAS, ASF, etc.) or over the phone as necessary.
• Completes accurate handoff instructions and notes to scheduling staff, by noting appropriately in Epic.
• Demonstrates ability to use all computer applications efficiently and to the capacity needed in this position.
• Runs real time eligibility (RTE) on all patients to verify insurance and follows out of network policies as applicable.
• Sends quality Epic Messages/Telephone encounters that are descriptive and grammatically correct.

Efficiency, Process Improvement, and Business Growth:

• Proactive in preventing issues with patient visit by double checking type of test, preps required, assuring no conflict with other tests, verifying time and location, communicating relevant information, verifying documenting order retrieval in notes for check-in person, ensures there are no duplicate patient records.
• Understands minimum data set required for a complete registration, collects and verifies critical data and updates that information into registration system.
• Understands departmental and individual quality metrics.
• Proactively analyzes account activity, identifies problems, and initiates appropriate actions/resolutions.
• Evaluates procedures and suggests improvements to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.
• Monitors registration and scheduling, including insurance verification to ensure processing within prescribed quality standards.
• Adjusts processes as needed to meet standards.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Acts as a training resource for new staff and a resource for coworkers, sharing process and workflow information.
• Understands that schedule may change to reflect shifting business needs.
• Evolves and learns as healthcare policies change.

EOE including Disabled and Veterans.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years customer service or medical office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer data-entry/typing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Preferred:

• Additional education.
• Additional language skills.
• Healthcare finance and/or healthcare insurance experience.
• Knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting, especially patient scheduling and/or registration.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information

NorthwesternMedicine Career Page

https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently practices Patients First philosophy and adheres to high standards of customer service. This includes setting an example to peers, coworkers, etc. by fostering a team atmosphere.
• Responds to questions and concerns.
• Forwards, directs, and notifies Team Lead or Operations Coordinator of extraordinary issues as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients which establish a positive first impression of Northwestern Medicine.
• Exceeds all consumer requests and alerts management of issues or concerns that require escalation.
• Correctly identifies and collects patient demographic information in accordance with organization standards.
• Interacts with various hospital departments and physicians offices to effectively schedule and direct patients through the NMHC systems in a patient/customer friendly manner.
• Reaches out to patients to schedule an appointment as defined.
• Performs medical necessity checks as necessary for scheduled services, communicates options to patient if appointment fails.
• Informs patients of any issues with securing the financial account for their encounter.
• Completes out-of-pocket estimations as requested by patients.
• Provides training and education as needed.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Completes other duties assigned by manager.
• Cross-training between various departments will take place to ensure coverage.
• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews to ensure integrity of patient data information.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Utilizes department and hospital policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Adheres to all department policies and compliance requirements.
• Avoids putting patient in financial or safety risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicates information to the patient regarding questions about physician referrals, insurance referrals and consultations.
• Collects authorization numbers in appropriate systems as applicable.
• Provides professional and constructive environment for communication across units/departments and resolves operational issues.
• May attend intra/interdepartmental meetings which involve walking within NM Campus.
• Communicates customer satisfaction issues to appropriate individuals.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Interacts with internal customers to provide excellent support service to staff in departments which provide direct patient care.
• Accommodates all levels of communication ability.

Technology:

• Utilizes multiple online order retrieval systems to verify or print the patients order.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit levels through the use of online tools (NDAS, ASF, etc.) or over the phone as necessary.
• Completes accurate handoff instructions and notes to scheduling staff, by noting appropriately in Epic.
• Demonstrates ability to use all computer applications efficiently and to the capacity needed in this position.
• Runs real time eligibility (RTE) on all patients to verify insurance and follows out of network policies as applicable.
• Sends quality Epic Messages/Telephone encounters that are descriptive and grammatically correct.

Efficiency, Process Improvement, and Business Growth:

• Proactive in preventing issues with patient visit by double checking type of test, preps required, assuring no conflict with other tests, verifying time and location, communicating relevant information, verifying documenting order retrieval in notes for check-in person, ensures there are no duplicate patient records.
• Understands minimum data set required for a complete registration, collects and verifies critical data and updates that information into registration system.
• Understands departmental and individual quality metrics.
• Proactively analyzes account activity, identifies problems, and initiates appropriate actions/resolutions.
• Evaluates procedures and suggests improvements to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Provides ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the department.
• Monitors registration and scheduling, including insurance verification to ensure processing within prescribed quality standards.
• Adjusts processes as needed to meet standards.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Acts as a training resource for new staff and a resource for coworkers, sharing process and workflow information.
• Understands that schedule may change to reflect shifting business needs.
• Evolves and learns as healthcare policies change.

EOE including Disabled and Veterans.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years customer service or medical office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer data-entry/typing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Preferred:

• Additional education.
• Additional language skills.
• Healthcare finance and/or healthcare insurance experience.
• Knowledge and experience in a healthcare setting, especially patient scheduling and/or registration.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information

NorthwesternMedicine Career Page

https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success.

Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro’s vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 99% of primary care deserts.

Ro is consistently recognized as a top workplace in Health Care, in New York, and for Women and Parents—earning more than 20 honors from Fortune, Great Place to Work, and PEOPLE since 2021. In 2025 alone, we ranked top 5 among medium workplaces in Health Care and New York, and top 50 nationwide.

Patient Advocates are part of the Care Delivery team, supporting our patients and network of providers as the non-clinically licensed members of a patient’s healthcare team. Working alongside Registered Nurses and Practitioners, Patient Advocates provide non-clinical administrative support to providers and empathetic, high-touch service to patients. Patient Advocates serve as a connection point between patients, providers, pharmacies, and insurance partners, helping patients navigate their care experience and resolve non-clinical needs. They answer patient questions, investigate more complex issues, communicate clear next steps, and provide additional support when patients need help moving through the treatment journey. Through proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and patient advocacy, Patient Advocates help create a seamless, supportive healthcare experience at Ro.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide empathetic, high-touch support to patients anticipating needs, answering non-clinical questions, and proactively helping patients navigate their care experience
• Support providers with non-clinical administrative tasks in the Care Center (our Electronic Medical Record), including triaging, reassigning, and resolving patient messages accurately and efficiently
• Investigate and navigate complex patient situations, working with clinical, pharmacy, insurance, and operational teams to resolve issues and translate complex information into clear, actionable next steps for patients
• Contact pharmacies and insurance providers to assist patients with non-clinical prescription needs or issues, including benefits verification and prior authorizations
• Partner with cross-functional team mates within the organization and medical practice to balance patient needs, share knowledge, and contribute to team service, quality, and operational goals
• Surface recurring patient, provider, or workflow issues and provide feedback to help improve the patient experience and team operations
• Participate in pilots and new initiatives that improve patient support, expand retention opportunities, or optimize operations

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• 1–2 years of experience in a patient-facing administrative, healthcare, customer service, or operations role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and empathetically
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate issues, identify next steps, and follow through to resolution
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment
• Demonstrated proficiency and comfort utilizing diverse technological tools and platforms to research and resolve patient inquiries; prior experience with EHR systems is strongly preferred
• Comfort working with internally-approved LLM-based message systems, ability to critically review LLM-generated content for accuracy
• Comfort utilizing internally-approved AI-based tooling for day-to-day workflows, comfort prompting AI tooling
• Comfort working toward defined service, productivity, and quality expectations and metrics
• Experience with health insurance plans, benefits verification, and/or prior authorizations preferred

Patient-facing Medical Assistant or other relevant healthcare experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as Google Workspace and Slack
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to working in a rapidly changing environment
• Patients need support every day of the year, and that includes holidays. You will participate in a holiday work rotation.

We’re Currently Looking for the Following Availability:

• Sunday–Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET
• Wednesday–Saturday: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET

These 4x10 shifts are not available to candidates residing in California.

While we try our best to accommodate schedule preferences whenever possible, schedules will be assigned based on the needs of the business.

This is a full-time role with an estimated 40 hours/week. Schedules will include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

We’ve Got You Covered:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing stipend
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness

The hourly rate for this position is $28/hour.

Ro recognizes the power of in-person collaboration, while supporting the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For our Ro’ers in the tri-state (NY) area, you will join us at HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside of the tri-state area, you will be able to join in-person collaborations throughout the year (i.e., during team on-sites).

At Ro, we believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths — and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Ro is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

See our California Privacy Policy here.

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, such as reviewing applications, evaluating resumes, and assessing responses or job-related qualifications. These tools are used to support our recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro’s vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 99% of primary care deserts.

Ro is consistently recognized as a top workplace in Health Care, in New York, and for Women and Parents—earning more than 20 honors from Fortune, Great Place to Work, and PEOPLE since 2021. In 2025 alone, we ranked top 5 among medium workplaces in Health Care and New York, and top 50 nationwide.

Patient Advocates are part of the Care Delivery team, supporting our patients and network of providers as the non-clinically licensed members of a patient’s healthcare team. Working alongside Registered Nurses and Practitioners, Patient Advocates provide non-clinical administrative support to providers and empathetic, high-touch service to patients. Patient Advocates serve as a connection point between patients, providers, pharmacies, and insurance partners, helping patients navigate their care experience and resolve non-clinical needs. They answer patient questions, investigate more complex issues, communicate clear next steps, and provide additional support when patients need help moving through the treatment journey. Through proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and patient advocacy, Patient Advocates help create a seamless, supportive healthcare experience at Ro.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide empathetic, high-touch support to patients anticipating needs, answering non-clinical questions, and proactively helping patients navigate their care experience
• Support providers with non-clinical administrative tasks in the Care Center (our Electronic Medical Record), including triaging, reassigning, and resolving patient messages accurately and efficiently
• Investigate and navigate complex patient situations, working with clinical, pharmacy, insurance, and operational teams to resolve issues and translate complex information into clear, actionable next steps for patients
• Contact pharmacies and insurance providers to assist patients with non-clinical prescription needs or issues, including benefits verification and prior authorizations
• Partner with cross-functional team mates within the organization and medical practice to balance patient needs, share knowledge, and contribute to team service, quality, and operational goals
• Surface recurring patient, provider, or workflow issues and provide feedback to help improve the patient experience and team operations
• Participate in pilots and new initiatives that improve patient support, expand retention opportunities, or optimize operations

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• 1–2 years of experience in a patient-facing administrative, healthcare, customer service, or operations role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and empathetically
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate issues, identify next steps, and follow through to resolution
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment
• Demonstrated proficiency and comfort utilizing diverse technological tools and platforms to research and resolve patient inquiries; prior experience with EHR systems is strongly preferred
• Comfort working with internally-approved LLM-based message systems, ability to critically review LLM-generated content for accuracy
• Comfort utilizing internally-approved AI-based tooling for day-to-day workflows, comfort prompting AI tooling
• Comfort working toward defined service, productivity, and quality expectations and metrics
• Experience with health insurance plans, benefits verification, and/or prior authorizations preferred

Patient-facing Medical Assistant or other relevant healthcare experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as Google Workspace and Slack
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to working in a rapidly changing environment
• Patients need support every day of the year, and that includes holidays. You will participate in a holiday work rotation.

We’re Currently Looking for the Following Availability:

• Sunday–Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET
• Wednesday–Saturday: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET

These 4x10 shifts are not available to candidates residing in California.

While we try our best to accommodate schedule preferences whenever possible, schedules will be assigned based on the needs of the business.

This is a full-time role with an estimated 40 hours/week. Schedules will include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

We’ve Got You Covered:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing stipend
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness

The hourly rate for this position is $28/hour.

Ro recognizes the power of in-person collaboration, while supporting the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For our Ro’ers in the tri-state (NY) area, you will join us at HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside of the tri-state area, you will be able to join in-person collaborations throughout the year (i.e., during team on-sites).

At Ro, we believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths — and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Ro is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

See our California Privacy Policy here.

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, such as reviewing applications, evaluating resumes, and assessing responses or job-related qualifications. These tools are used to support our recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This role is a PRN role with working shifts every other Saturday & Sunday from 6a - 5p EST.

About InnovaccerInnovaccer activates the flow of healthcare data, empowering providers, payers, and government organizations to deliver intelligent and connected experiences that advance health outcomes.

Who We Are:

SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company.  Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service.  With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.

We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:

• Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
• Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always.
• Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.

Job Summary:

This is a 6 month contract position where you will assist members, providers, pharmacies, and the internal SmithRx teams to navigate complexities of prescriptions to guide timely coverage of clinically appropriate, cost effective medication therapy in accordance with plan benefit design and clinical criteria for coverage.  This may involve coordination of clinical review cases, checking coverage and plan rules, verification of submitted information, pharmacy and provider outreach, review of prior authorization requests within established protocols, and assisting to triage and troubleshoot questions and escalations. At SmithRx, we design customized benefit plans for our customers and you are at the forefront of helping navigate and execute drug access.

What you will do:

• Verify eligibility and drug coverage under the plan benefit design to determine appropriate claims processing
• Responsible for triaging the process of clinical review for prior authorization requests at different levels as per established protocols
• Review prior authorization and similar requests under protocol using prior authorization criteria, claims history and plan benefit rules, including prescriber/pharmacy outreach to verify and gather complete required information
• Organize and prioritize multiple requests internally and externally to ensure timely prior authorization case management.
• Build and adjust authorizations under protocol within the claim adjudication system
• Use pharmacy technician experience to navigate drug products, formulations, and perform basic calculations to check and monitor accurate claims adjudication.
• Ability to critically assess and synthesize multiple workflows together in order to make a sound clinical decision
• Work across teams to coordinate outreach, address questions/escalations, and help guide processes and protocols for timely and appropriate medication coverage.
• Evaluate member clinical situation against medication policies and make a determination to approve or triage to Pharmacist for denial
• Critically assess when medications need to be sent for internal or external review based on synthesizing multiple protocols together
• Reach out to select external stakeholders for approval on drugs with dollar limits

What you will bring to SmithRx:

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Active Pharmacy Technician license required
• 2-4 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• 2+ years of experience in prior authorization review (specifically working on the approval side at a PBM or health plan) preferred
• Proficiency in Mac, MS Office, G-Suite required
• Critical thinking to navigate complex customized benefit plans to make sound clinical decisions
• Active listening, conversational speaking skills, with a high degree of empathy
• Self-starter with ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to members, clients, pharmacies, providers, and other teams internally
• Ability to work accurately within protocols and follow appropriate escalation pathways for unique situations or where clarification is needed.

Eligibility & Pay Transparency:

Our company is currently able to offer remote contract employment for this position exclusively to candidates residing in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, GA, KS, MO, OH, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.

Please note that automated job board settings may display pay transparency details for additional states. However, we are unable to extend contract offers or hire individuals located outside of the listed eligible states at this time.

Zone A includes the following locations:

• San Francisco Bay Area - California
• Metro New York City - Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania

Zone A Pay Range

$22—$22 USD

Zone B includes the following locations:

• California - outside of San Francisco Bay Area
• Metro Denver / Boulder - Colorado
• Metro District of Columbia - District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
• Metro Boston / Cambridge - Massachusetts and New Hampshire
• Metro Austin - Texas
• Metro Seattle - Washington

Zone B Pay Range

$22—$22 USD

Zone C includes all other locations not listed above, including:

• Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
• Non metro Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia

Zone C Pay Range

$22—$22 USD

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: The range listed above reflects our standard pay scale and actual pay will vary based on work location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity. SmithRx offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance and 401(k).

Individual offers are tailored to your geography, experience, skills, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details during the hiring process. In the meantime, feel free to explore our comprehensive benefits here.

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