Member Advocate I

Member Advocate

Position Purpose: Act as an advocate for the member and a liaison between the health plan and provider(s) to ensure availability and access to care. Establish a community presence, promote member education, identify and resolve any systemic barriers that limit members access to appropriate care.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

This opportunity requires the individual to live in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and respond to member complaints and formal grievances and identify potential access barriers and resolve as indicated in the grievance procedure.
• Investigate and resolve access and cultural sensitivity issues identified by member services staff, state staff, providers, advocacy organizations and recipients.
• Participate in local community organizations to acquire knowledge and insight regarding the special health care needs of members and update and revise educational materials as appropriate.
• Serve as primary contact for member advocacy groups, human services agencies and the state entities.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of customer service experience in a healthcare environment. Medicare and/or Medicaid experience preferred.

Pay Range: $19.43 - $32.98 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act