Inpatient Eligibility Specialist/FT Onsite - Fort Smith
Core
Interview uninsured/under-insured patients in a hospital setting to determine eligibility for State Medicaid benefits and Financial Assistance.
Role type
Inpatient Eligibility Specialist
Builds
Accurate Medicaid and Financial Assistance applications for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Medicaid Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Medicaid plan qualifications, Financial Assistance programs, medical terminology, state form completion, document verification, math skills, patient communication
Preferred skills
Revenue Cycle functions, health insurance requirements, managed care knowledge, multitasking, complex program explanation
Responsibilities
Interview patients to determine Medicaid eligibility, assist with application processes in hospital rooms, communicate benefits of coverage, oversee signatures on state forms, identify best financial programs for applicants
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC