The Patient Advocate is responsible for increasing utilization of MO HealthNet and Medicaid programs and promoting primary and preventative healthcare services in order to decrease health disparities. The position also coordinates with programs in the community that promote healthy lifestyles.

Successful Candidate will have:

• Identify and enroll MO HealthNet eligible clients from both Swope Health Services and community referrals.
• Promote utilization of primary and preventive health care services at Swope.
• Track and report (monthly) in an accurate and timely manner: community access points, number of contacts, number enrolled in Medicaid, advertising/promotional/educational material disseminated, and any other reporting required by current contract(s).
• Attend meetings/conferences as assigned appropriate to contract compliance.
• Develop and maintain contacts with staff within Swope and with individuals and agencies/organizations outside of Swope for the purpose of achieving the goals of current contract(s).
• Attend continuing education classes to maintain education/certification as required for job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• At least two years’ experience in a community organization; college education may be combined with and/or substituted to meet this qualification.
• Experience/sensitivity in dealing with minority and indigent population.
• Knowledge of MO HealthNet programs
• Computer skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends required.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.