What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid/CharityCare Eligibility Representati position at Panacea Healthcare Solutions LLC?
Essential Job Functions and Primary Duties:
- Assisting patients in applying for financial assistance through Medicaid or Charity Care on behalf of our client facility.
- Interviewing patients or authorized representatives via phone or in person to gather information to determine eligibility for medical benefits.
- Obtaining, verifying, and calculating income and resources to determine client financial eligibility.
- Documenting case records using automated systems to form a record for each client.
- Following up with applicants to obtain accurate and complete information within strict timeframes.
- Completing/following up on all forms related to Medicaid and Charity Care eligibility.
- Performing any additional tasks related to the position assigned by the Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Must be ambitious and self-directed in a fast-paced environment and can perform in a high volume, multitasking setting.
- Must be trustworthy, professional, detail and goal oriented.
- Must have exceptional customer service and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Must be able to learn and work with Medicaid eligibility regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Medicaid and Charity Care program.
- Experience working in a hospital setting.
- Ability to speak and read Spanish.