Patient Advocate
Understood Care · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Help older adults get the care they need, from home, with a schedule you can count on. You’ll make calls, assist with insurance confusion, arrange transportation to appointments, help with medication needs, and provide friendly, patient support—all with a clear, organized workflow that tells you exactly what to do next.
Responsibilities
- Call older adults to discuss their healthcare needs
- Help resolve insurance confusion and coverage questions
- Arrange transportation to medical appointments when needed
- Assist with medication refills and related concerns
- Provide a friendly, patient voice and move to the next case after each call
Requirements
- Computer and reliable internet connection
- Quiet place to talk on the phone
- Comfort speaking with people over the phone
- Ability to be kind and patient with older adults (e.g., someone’s grandmother)
- No prior healthcare experience or certifications required
- Eligible to work from the following states: Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Skills
- Friendly voice and good listening skills
- Patience and empathy
- Willingness to pick up the phone and help
- Ability to hold a clear conversation
- Basic computer proficiency
Benefits
- Full-time W‑2 position
- Health insurance after 90 days
- Paid time off after 90 days
- Two paid 15‑minute breaks and one 30‑minute unpaid lunch each day
- Fully remote work
Pay
$12.50 paid on the first of the month.
Schedule
Set schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (no nights, weekends, or on‑call duties).