What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Eligibility Specialist - FT Days - Medicaid Eligibility position at Mercy?
Position: Inpatient Eligibilty Specialist - Onsite
Location: Mercy Hospital Springfield
Shift: FT Days - 8:00am - 4:30pm 40/hrs per week
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Overview:
Interviews uninsured/under-insured patients in a hospital setting to determine eligibility for State Medicaid benefits and Financial Assistance. Requires assisting patients in hospital rooms with the application processes to facilitate accurate and appropriate application submission. Requires building a positive relationship with the patient and communication of the eligibility process and the benefits of having Medicaid coverage. Oversight of signatures on State forms and clear communication regarding the additional documents the patient will need to provide to complete the application is central to this role. This position is in the facility and is not remote.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum years and type of experience: 1-2 years of experience in the healthcare industry, social work, or case management environment, interacting with patients regarding financial concerns, working with self-pay, underinsured, or a compromised population in a face-to-face customer service capacity proactively explaining complicated programs.
Other knowledge, skills and abilities preferred:Understanding of Revenue Cycle functions including billing, payments, denials, authorizations, and benefit verifications.
Knowledge of health insurance requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology. Patient access experience with managed care/insurance knowledge. Ability to comprehend various state Medicaid plan qualifications and communicate patient benefits clearly and effectively to those most likely to benefit. Good math skills and ability to identify best program for an applicant out of those available. Complete written applications with patients to submit to state agencies and ensure the supporting documents will be provided timely. Customer service ability, strong face to face communication skills, background working with customers or patients on document completion and applications, knowledge of medical expenses and associated bills, knowledge of patient insurance, ability to multitask, ability to learn complex state requirements for programs and explain to patients, bias for action, patient/consumer-focused, entrepreneurial and commitment to excellence and service.
We Offer Great Incentives:
- Benefit Eligibility- Day 1
➤ Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one
➤ 401(k) with employer match starting day one
➤ Education assistance
➤ PTO begins accruing immediately—including a volunteer day!
- Free convenient parking
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