Bilingual Lead Eligibility Specialist - Healthcare Access

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Subsidized Gym Membership

Job summary

Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX is seeking a Bilingual Eligibility Specialist to ensure access to essential health services in the community. Responsibilities include determining patient eligibility, processing admissions, and managing billing accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3-5 years of medical billing experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. This role offers generous benefits, including medical insurance and a retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in medical billing.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Review procedures to determine patient eligibility for reimbursement.
• Process data for new patient admissions.
• Coordinate service appointments for eligible patients.
• Ensure accurate coding for insurance billing.
• Handle inquiries from prospective applicants and patients.
• Participate in annual education initiatives.
• Serve as first-line contact in manager's absence.
• Conduct site visits to support departmental functions.

Skills

Fluency in both English and Spanish

Medical billing experience

Knowledge of ICD-A or CPT codes

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Legacy Community Health in Houston, TX is seeking a Bilingual Eligibility Specialist to ensure access to essential health services in the community. Responsibilities include determining patient eligibility, processing admissions, and managing billing accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3-5 years of medical billing experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. This role offers generous benefits, including medical insurance and a retirement plan with company match.