Approval Specialist II
Required skills
- healthcare environment
- social work
- health insurance
- patient information collection
- program guidelines
- diagnosis verification
- claims submission
- income verification
- empathic listening
- talk and type
Nice to have
- bilingual
- medical terminology
- healthcare related certifications
- customer service
- call center
Role summary
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is seeking an Approval Specialist II Representative to join their Financial Support Services Team in Hampton, VA. This hybrid role involves answering patient calls, collecting information, and educating patients on program guidelines, including diagnosis verification, claims submission, and income verification. The position requires 3+ years of experience in a healthcare, social work, or health insurance environment, with a strong emphasis on compassion and empathic listening skills. Preferred qualifications include bilingualism, medical terminology knowledge, and relevant certifications or an Associate degree.
Are you working in a healthcare environment and ready for a change?
PAF’s Financial Support Programs help patients that are suffering a life threatening or debilitating illness. We are seeking Approval Specialist II Reps to join us here in Hampton, VA. This team assists patients telephonically within a patient centric environment.
This role qualifies for a hybrid work schedule, working 4 days a week from HOME and 1 day a week (Wednesday core day) at our Hampton, VA location.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF), a national non-profit, headquartered in Hampton, VA, has been solving insurance and healthcare problems since 1996. Our mission is to provide case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. To read more about us, please visit our website at www.patientadvocate.org .
What would you be responsible for handling if you joined the Financial Support Services Team?
An Approval Specialist II Representative answers incoming calls and collects patient information. Educates approved patients on program guidelines including verification of diagnosis requirement, claims submission process and, when applicable, income verification process.
Qualifications:
- A true compassion for others’ well-being with empathic listening skills
- The ability to work full-time hours from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
- Ability to talk and type at the same time
- 3+ year of professional work experience within one of the following areas: healthcare environment, social work, or health insurance (strong customer service or call center experience may also qualify)
- Highly preferred: Bilingual, medical terminology and knowledge, healthcare related certifications and/or Associate degree
- Offers contingent upon favorable background
Compensation and Benefits: Offers are based on relevant experience within a healthcare environment. PAF is pleased to offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Our benefits include – health, dental & vision options, STD/LTD, group life & AD&D, group accident and cancer plans, hospital indemnity plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, paid winter shut down, 401k with matching, and various wellness programs.
To Apply: This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that makes a difference! To apply, please send your resume through Indeed for consideration.
Our Core Values: Passion for Patients, Kindness, Equity, Accountability, Respect & Excellence
PAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
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