Medicaid and Disability Onsite Eligibility Specialists

Job Summary:

Employees will screen patient’s bedside and by phone to see if patients qualify for Federal, State and County programs which include Medicaid, Disability and ACA Marketplace Insurance. Will be responsible for submitting applications and getting all pending documentation.

The Specialist will coordinate activities to ensure that Medicaid, Social Security, or other types of eligible funding for healthcare services are received for patients. This includes assisting the patients and others (family members) to complete forms, applications and other paperwork.

This position requires doing daily screenings, following up on previous applications and then follow-up on any questions on disability.

Salary- Up to $65,000 annually.

Duties/Responsibilities:

vCollect and review patient information to determine patient’s eligibility. Prepare documents; review for accuracy and completeness.

vProvide technical assistance on agency issues, services, programs.

vMaintain and/or create files or record keeping systems. Sort, label file and retrieve documents or other materials.

vManage caseload.

vRetrieve, sustain and communicate all designated reports.

vMaintain database.

vDevelop and retain a professional relationship with hospital staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

vAssociates Degree preferred

vThorough knowledge and understanding of Florida Medicaid eligibility criteria.

vFull Cycle Florida Medicaid application experience Preferred

vDisability application experience preferred.

vAbility to maintain and respect confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

vHighly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people and must demonstrate communication, organizational, administrative and time managers ability to read and comprehend Simple instructions.

vAbility to self-direct work. Effective stress coping skills.

vAbility to communicate clearly and concisely required.

vExcellent verbal and written communication skills

vRequired working weekend and some holidays. Florida DCF experience a plus.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Florida Medicaid application processing 2 years (Preferred)

Disability application processing: 2 years (Preferred)

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents and exemplify a values-based approach to your work, demonstrating safety, care, professionalism, efficiency and strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!