Client Benefits Specialist

Greater Nashua Mental Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (2 plans)

HRA

HSA

FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Greater Nashua Mental Health seeks a Client Benefits Specialist to support clients and clinical teams with insurance eligibility, financial responsibility, and access to medical financial assistance programs.

This on-site role in Nashua, NH requires strong customer service, organizational skills, and knowledge of state benefit programs. Training and collaboration with staff are offered to improve billing accuracy and service coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of State/local agencies and available benefit programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel).
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Ability to assess client needs with professionalism and objectivity.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting and personal finance understanding.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and use sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assess uninsured clients for State medical/financial assistance such as Medicaid and other benefits.
• Assist clients with initial and renewal applications and required documentation.
• Review client insurance coverage, calculate treatment plan costs, and secure acknowledgment of financial responsibility.
• Evaluate clients for charity care and complete documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial and insurance information in the EMR; resolve demographic and insurance errors.
• Identify billing inaccuracies and collaborate with staff to resolve client balances.
• Attend clinical team meetings to help reduce insurance lapses and ensure services are covered.
• Manage weekly insurance eligibility reports and update client coverage.
• Provide training to staff on State, Federal, and third-party insurance processes.
• Serve as a liaison between staff and insurance companies for authorizations and referrals.
• Support Open Access by verifying eligibility, completing Medicaid applications, determining charity care, and assisting with referrals.
• Provide additional client support including notary services, itemized statements, voucher submissions, and appointment assistance.
• Assist with phones and front desk coverage as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Full-time | On-site | Nashua, NH

Greater Nashua Mental Health is seeking a Client Benefits Specialist to support clients and clinical teams with insurance eligibility, financial responsibility, and access to medical financial assistance programs. This role ensures accurate client financial information, helps resolve billing issues, and guides clients through State and Federal application processes.

Want to learn more about who we are and the work we do?

Website: Greater Nashua Mental Health Center | Non-Profit Mental Healthcare Center | GNMH

YouTube Channel: Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) - YouTube

Questions about this opportunity?

Anthony Legere
[e-mail]
603-402-1594
603-889-6147 ext. 1594

Key Responsibilities

• Assess uninsured clients for State medical/financial assistance such as Medicaid and other benefits.
• Assist clients with initial and renewal applications and required documentation.
• Review client insurance coverage, calculate treatment plan costs, and secure acknowledgment of financial responsibility.
• Evaluate clients for charity care and complete documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial and insurance information in the EMR; resolve demographic and insurance errors.
• Identify billing inaccuracies and collaborate with staff to resolve client balances.
• Attend clinical team meetings to help reduce insurance lapses and ensure services are covered.
• Manage weekly insurance eligibility reports and update client coverage.
• Provide training to staff on State, Federal, and third-party insurance processes.
• Serve as a liaison between staff and insurance companies for authorizations and referrals.
• Support Open Access by verifying eligibility, completing Medicaid applications, determining charity care, and assisting with referrals.
• Provide additional client support including notary services, itemized statements, voucher submissions, and appointment assistance.
• Assist with phones and front desk coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of related experience
• Knowledge of State/local agencies and available benefit programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel).
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Ability to assess client needs with professionalism and objectivity.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting and personal finance understanding.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and use sound judgment.

Why Work for Us

We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:

• Choice of 2 Health Insurance Plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Health Plan Opt-Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays Plus Your Birthday!
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Qualifying Employer for the NH State Loan Repayment Program

Salary Range

$19.35/hr - $25.59/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.