Family Health Advocate - Remote

Job Description :

Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people - no matter where they are in their health journey - unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit?www.sharecare.com.

Job Summary :

Start date : December 1, 2025 (new hires must be able to start on this day)

Shift : Monday - Friday, must be open to any 8-hour shift between the hours of 7am - 7pm CST. Exact shift will be assigned after training.

Training : First 4 weeks of employment from 8am - 4 : 30pm CT.

• Due to the structured training schedule, it is preferred that new hires not miss any days of training. PTO needs during the training period will be evaluated on a case by case basis and must be approved in advance.

Compensation : $22.00 / hour

The role of the Family Health Advocate is an exciting and innovative remote role newly created to provide meaningful support to members and their families through personalized resource and referral facilitation, issue resolution and healthcare navigation. Utilizing motivational interviewing and guided approaches, the family health advocate will play a critical role in supporting members to achieve their health goals, reduce costs and optimize quality care.

Essential Job Functions :

Answer inquiries from members (via voice and chat) for the following :

Help with eligibility, benefit education, open enrollment / new hire plan selection, claims issues, ID card issues, grievances / appeals, utilization management (UM) status, including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision plans

Provider search (PCP, specialty, and facility), focused on healthcare cost and quality, and present premier provider options, including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision plans

Support for spending accounts, pharmacy, and disability.

Assistance with incentives and rewards

Aid with ordering durable medical equipment (DME)

Community resource search

Member preferences management

Coordinate issue resolution with providers, payers or 3rd parties for :

Claims adjustments

Grievances and appeals submissions

Utilization management intake or status

Complex pharmacy inquiries

Complex spending account inquiries

Provide proactive care guidance for various value-add opportunities :

Guidance on closing care gaps (e.g., No PCP, discussing switching from low quality PCPs to high quality PCPs, reminder for completion of health risk assessment, reminders for exams / tests due)

Proactive benefits education for procedures

Preparing members for scheduled procedures / admissions

Referring members to available 3rd parties for care management and second opinion.

Referring members to Clinical Advocates (Nurse) for conditions that require clinical care and case management assistance

Primary duties include but are not limited to :

Understands and communicates the benefit design packages to members as defined by employer.

Interacts with members verbally and in written form to ensure appropriate engagement is achieved.

Is fully versed in and can explain plan benefit design, handles benefit and enrollment issues.

Drive member's engagement into appropriate programs and offerings.

Be an educator on health care related inquiries.

Specific Skills / Attributes :

Excellent multi-channel communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively in both voice and chat channels, including critical thinking skills, effective typing, grammar, and spelling skills.

Qualifications :

High school / GED diploma

2-yr associates degree in healthcare / health sciences OR equivalent experience in healthcare, preferably helping members navigate benefits and claims, OR held one or more of the following positions :

Health Guide / Advocate / Navigator

Medical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Physical Therapy Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Medical Secretary / Clinic Manager

Radiology Technician

Home Health Aide

Occupational Therapist Aide

Medical Coder

Dental Assistant

Experience in customer service in a healthcare contact center, provider office, or healthcare institution

Experience in successful resolution of high level / sensitive customer service issues.

Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Sharecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status,or other non-merit factor.