Onsite Eligibility Specialist 2, Bilingual, Medical Disability Processing Experience

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About the role

  • Eligibility Specialist II advocating for patient financial assistance access in healthcare settings. Conducting evaluations, guiding applications, and ensuring regulatory compliance for optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Travel regularly to assigned facilities and occasionally conduct in-home visits, ensuring timely and efficient support across multiple locations within the service area*
  • Meet with patients in-person, including bedside visits, to assess financial assistance eligibility and provide compassionate guidance on available programs.
  • Facilitate the application process for programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Disability, and hospital charity care, ensuring timely submission of accurate documentation.
  • Act as a liaison between patients, hospital staff, and government agencies to establish eligibility, secure funding and resolve coverage issues.
  • Responsible for a high caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and ensure effective follow up on pending applications.
  • Clearly communicate financial obligations, funding options, and program details to patients in an empathetic and professional manner.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
  • Consistently achieve productivity and quality metrics, contributing to the organization's financial counseling objectives.
  • Efficiently use multiple systems and databases to gather, track, and report on patient data.
  • Assist in training and supporting colleagues as needed, ensuring seamless onboarding and service delivery.
  • Complete special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish
  • 2+ years of experience in healthcare or financial counseling, with medical disability processing.
  • Flexibility to provide support to multiple hospital locations and in-home patient visits within assigned market area as based on operational needs
  • Familiarity with state and federal assistance programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security Disability.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and empathetically.
  • Ability to identify solutions to financial challenges, leveraging program knowledge to benefit patients.
  • Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and patient needs.
  • Demonstrate genuine care for patients’ needs and concerns, building trust and rapport.
  • Work effectively with colleagues, hospital staff, and external agencies to achieve shared goals.
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and ability to travel within assigned service area.

Job title

Eligibility Specialist 2, Bilingual, Medical Disability Processing Experience

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$24 - $26 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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