Patient Advocate

. Remain available throughout agreed hours of coverage for contact by the RMI Global Coordination Centre .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRhode Island • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tools & technologies

Swift

Key responsibilities & impact

Remain available throughout agreed hours of coverage for contact by the RMI Global Coordination Centre
Deploy to predefined medical facilities in the area of operation to meet and greet RMI patients within 1 hour of notification from the GCC, or within other agreed timeframes
Work with the GCC to ensure payment methods have been agreed with receiving medical facilities
Act as a mediator between medical facilities and the GCC where applicable
Ensure swift access to care for RMI patients and resolve problems pragmatically and professionally
Provide verbal and written translation from the local dialect to English to the GCC
Deploy to medical facilities daily during protracted inpatient stays
Manage patient welfare throughout admission, ensuring patients are comfortable, understand treatment, and receive reasonable support
Establish working relationships with treating physicians and obtain current information from the treating medical team
Provide timely written and verbal updates to the GCC on patient status and proposed plans
Liaise professionally and calmly with client management as required
Use local knowledge to arrange other services as required

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical healthcare professional in area of operation
Bilingual — local language and dialect (as per area of operation), and English
Experience providing patient advocacy in remote/international areas, preferred
Foreign travel experience
Excellent communication skills and professionalism
Demonstrated self-discipline
Ability to integrate into a cross-cultural social structure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer and technology literacy preferred
Valid driver’s license for area of operation, preferred