Patient Advocate
CurrentWorked directly with patients and families on discharge planning, and helped them to resolve issues surrounding their medical care.Provided advocacy, counseling, and emotional support to patients and their representatives during and post the discharge appeals process.Offered disease management education and community resources to help prevent patient readmission. Developed and maintained a working relationship with providers, community agencies, and insurance companies.Actively worked with the Operations Management on administering training curriculum for new hires, to ensure quality of work and proficiency meet company standards.