What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Benefits Specialist EMPACT position at La Frontera Empact?
Who we are :
EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO / AA Employer.
What you'll do :
EMPACT-SPC is looking for an Eligibility Benefits Specialist with previous experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting, health care provider office or similar environment that can represent our agency professionally, treat our clients with respect and in a caring manner.
Under the direction of the Site Administrator, the Eligibility Benefits Specialist, is responsible for verifying client's insurance benefits and eligibility to assure insurance coverage for services provided. Analyzes benefit issues and recommends course of action. Assist clients with AHCCCS eligibility and enrollment. Verifies & updates demographic information in the electronic health record and assists the outpatient clinic with other related duties as assigned.
Shift : Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
What you'll provide :
- Must have minimum of a High School education (diploma) or GED.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years direct experience with the AHCCCS application process.
- Insurance verification eligibility experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and maintaining confidentiality of protected health information.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills are required.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience using electronic health records (EHR) is required.
- Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Must be eligible to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card or have one already.
Additional Requirements and Responsibilities :
What we'll offer : Full-time employees)
EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
EMPACT-SPC / La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.
EMPACT-SPC / La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
