What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Specialist position at Firstsource Solution USA?
Entry Level - GREAT way to get hands on experience! Plenty of opportunities for growth within!
Location: ONSITE at a Medical Facility in Lavonia, GA
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:30 to 7 pm
Starting pay of $18 to $21 per hour, D.O.E.
BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH PREFERRED
Due to the nature of this position and healthcare setting, up to date immunizations are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review the hospital census or utilize established referral method to identify self-pay patients consistently throughout the day.
- Screen those patients that are referred to Firstsource for State, County and/or Federal eligibility assistance programs.
- Initiate the application process bedside when possible.
- Identifies specific patient needs and assist them with an enrollment application to the appropriate agency for assistance.
- Records all patient information on the designated in-house screening sheet.
- Document the results of the screening in the onsite tracking tool and hospital computer system.
- Reviews system for available information for each outpatient account identified as self-pay.
*Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations*:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 – 3 years’ experience of medical coding, medical billing, eligibility (hospital or government) or other pertinent medical experience is preferred.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Must have basic computer skills.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21