Hiring: Patient Advocate (Central Austin) Company: Texas Health Action Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:26:51 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, BLS, HIPAA, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •2+ years of full-time work/volunteer experience in serving diverse populations, including LGBTQIA communities and communities of color (4+ years of part-time work/volunteer experience may be considered in lieu of 2+ years of full-time work/volunteer experience) •1+ year(s) of direct experience with HIV counseling and testing and/or case management. Knowledge of insurance navigation and appointment scheduling. Qualifications: •Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards •Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable. Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision •Demonstrated capacity to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crisis, or those resistant of or negative toward (healthcare or social service?) organizations •Demonstrated capacity to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule, and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines •Demonstrated capacity to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities •Must be able to work productively with other departments and employees •Demonstrated capacity to work with professionals from various partners and organizations •Available 40 hours a week, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends. •Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage conflict and negotiate "win-win" solutions •Must be able to multi-task, prioritize activities, And manage time effectively Compensation: •$45,135 - $50,551 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!