What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Screener (Northridge, CA) position at GetixHealth?
Eligibility Screener- Bilingual preferred.
Compensation: $21- $23/hr Quarterly Bonus Eligible
Work shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, rotating weekends.
If you are a caring, compassionate individual with a sense of community, we have a rewarding career available for you.
- Do you want to help those within need in your community?
- Would you be interested in assisting healthcare patients to find insurance to assist with their medical bills?
- Work in a local hospital assisting patients with applications for third-party resources including state aide.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Meet work standards and establish processes to ensure timely certification for eligibility programs.
- Retrieve and provide requested records, including medical and insurance information, to relevant parties.
- Manage special requests and follow-ups with hospital staff.
- Maintain proactive communication with patients or representatives throughout the eligibility process.
- Screen patients for potential eligibility for third-party resources.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and hospital staff to address questions and resolve issues.
- Educate patients on eligibility requirements, application, and verification processes.
- Foster professional relationships with patients and agencies to ensure compliance.
- Document patient information and activities according to company policies.
- Ensure account processing complies with program standards and regulations.
- Adhere to relevant policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Willing and able to work inside of a hospital, including visiting hospital rooms to complete tasks, which requires individual to be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 vaccine and booster, current Flu shot and drug screening.
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent in relevant work experience desired
- Previous healthcare coverage/eligibility experience preferred
- Proficient personal computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Willing to work inside of a hospital including visiting hospital rooms to complete tasks
- Ability to work in a team fostered environment
- Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment
- Ability to prioritize and organize work
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule
Work Environment
- Office environment within a local hospital
- Ability to lift and/or move 20 pounds with or without accommodation
- Heavy walking is required
GETIXHEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $21 - $23
