Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish)
Cincinnati, OH
Support our healthcare partners & help them thrive at Meduit! The Medicaid 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 Medicaid 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.
If you're a skilled communicator eager to make a tangible difference in the healthcare ecosystem, apply today!
Key Responsibilities
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 indicatedâ¯
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 assignedâ¯
Required Qualifications
H.S. Diploma/GED
Bilingual in English & Spanish
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 criteriaâ¯
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, within a team setting
Proficient with Microsoft Office â¯
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
Additional Information
Pay: $18-20/hr
Schedule: 40 hrs per week; M-F
Location: 3188 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
Background check: As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted
What we offer:
Steady work schedule
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA and FSA available
401(K)plans with company match
PTO and Paid holidays
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Internal company growth
What we do:
Meduit was born out of a drive for excellence and a passion for improving revenue cycle management (RCM) for healthcare organizations and the patients they serve. To achieve our goal, we need you! Employees are the cornerstone of our success. As one of the nation's leading RCM solutions companies, we partner with hospital and physician practices in 48 states to provide excellent and compassionate patient engagement.â¯We focus on the payments so our clients can focus on their patients, by living our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and being Results-Oriented. You can find out more about Meduit at ******************
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.
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