Bilingual Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, part of HCA Healthcare, invites applications for a Bilingual Medicaid Eligibility Advocate who will screen patients for insurance coverage, assess financial needs, and counsel on benefits and co-pays.

The role acts as a liaison among patients, the hospital, and government agencies, handling applications and documentation while maintaining accurate records in the hospital system. Travel to field sites may be required with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, preferably in healthcare
• Relevant education may substitute experience
• Bilingual skills are highly necessary

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage, federal and state assistance programs, or hospital charity applications
• Re-verifies benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment
• Obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination
• Complete and file applications. Initiate and maintain proper follow-up with the patient and government agency caseworkers to ensure timely processing and completion of all mandated applications and accompanying documentation
• Ensure all insurance, demographic and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system accurately. Document progress notes to the patient’s file and the hospital computer system
• Participates in ongoing, comprehensive training programs as required
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the office. Covers and assists with other office functions as requested
• Will be required to make field visits as necessary and will need reliable personal transportation readily available

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Relevant education substitution

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $20.25 - $30.38 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm with rotating weekends

Do you have the career opportunities as a Bilingual Medicaid Eligibility Advocate you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Bilingual Medicaid Eligibility Advocate is responsible for conducting eligibility screenings, assessment of patient financial requirements, and counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments. The Bilingual Medicaid Eligibility Advocate serves as a liaison between the patient, hospital, and governmental agencies; and is actively involved in all areas of case management.

In this role you will:

• Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage, federal and state assistance programs, or hospital charity applications.

• Re-verifies benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment. Ensures appropriate signatures are obtained on all necessary forms.

• Obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination.

• Complete and file applications. Initiate and maintain proper follow-up with the patient and government agency caseworkers to ensure timely processing and completion of all mandated applications and accompanying documentation.

• Ensure all insurance, demographic and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system accurately. Document progress notes to the patient’s file and the hospital computer system.

• Participates in ongoing, comprehensive training programs as required.

• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the office. Covers and assists with other office functions as requested.

• Will be required to make field visits as necessary and will need reliable personal transportation readily available.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree preferred

• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, preferably in healthcare.

• Relevant education may substitute experience requirement.

• Bilingual skills are highly necessary

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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