What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid Eligibility Specialist position at Meduit?
The Eligibility Specialist will work onsite at our client hospitals to screen uninsured patients for potential program eligibility for Medicaid and other available funding sources. This individual will assist the patient in completing required applications and gathering additional documentation. The Eligibility Specialist will coordinate working with local Department of Health and Human Services offices and / or other state / government offices, in an effort to determine programs eligibility.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
- Adhere to all policies and procedures and understand company handbook
- Adhere to all relevant regulations related to our involvement with Federal, State and local government programs as well as Meduit and our clients’ compliance programs
- Conduct financial fact-finding interviews with patients who are seeking Medicaid and / or other community benefits
- Complete Medicaid and other applicable applications/releases
- Utilize tools, including computer programs, when indicated
- Monitor all applicants who are eligible for Medicaid or other financial assistance or coverage plans, as required
- Enter clear and concise notes in the required patient accounting systems in both the hospitals and Meduit Health Systems
- Ensure all supporting documents, including applications and receipts, are obtained and filed timely
- Successfully help coordinate and manage the portfolio of applicants with headquarters support staff
- Work as a team player to meet both personal and group or office goals
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Minimum Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma/GED
- Must be willing to submit for a background check
- May work occasional evenings and Saturdays
- Must have high integrity
- Have a positive attitude and demonstrate teamwork
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions:
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage tasks based on established criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, within a team setting
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Ability to analyze issues and make judgments about appropriate steps toward solutions
- Strong and professional telephone communication skills
- Experience with electronic health record or similar software program
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
Location: 80 Jesse Hill Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence victim status or status as a protected veteran or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $19 - $23
