Eligibility Specialist

Lakeview Center; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Term Life

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Employee Assistance Program

Accident Insurance

Group Critical Illness Insurance

Individual Short-Term Disability.

Paid Time Off

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discount Program

Teladoc

Job summary

Lakeview Center, Inc. in DeFuniak Springs, FL is seeking a Rural Health Eligibility Specialist to assist residents with applying for Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security Disability, TANF and SOAR. The role requires knowledge of state and federal systems and independent work at Walton County locations.

Candidates need a bachelor's degree and two years in business/eligibility/healthcare, strong Excel, and excellent communication. Travel to Walton County sites and community events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in a Business Office, Eligibility, Administration, or Healthcare or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheet on cases and progress.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including letters, memos, emails and public speaking.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in Walton County completing applications to obtain benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security Disability, TANF) and SOAR applications.
• Be present at Walton County locations to reduce barriers and provide public education on services.
• Complete weekly outreach summaries and maintain case progress.
• Work independently with good decision-making and strong organizational skills.

Skills

Excel

Public speaking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years experience in a Business Office, Eligibility, Administration, or Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Location: DeFuniak Springs, FL, United States
Requisition Number: 5220
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Lakeview Center, Inc.provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

About LCI with Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Program
• Teladoc

Job Summary:

The Rural Health Eligibility Specialist will assist individuals in Walton County completing applications to obtain needed benefits. The Specialist will possess a working knowledge of State and Federal systems to assist community members uploading applications to apply for: Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security Disability, TANF and assist with completion of SOAR applications all of which support health and continuity of care. The specialist will be required to be present to locations within Walton County to reduce barriers for persons served and provide public education on their services. This position will assist with benefit eligibility, application, and follow through. Assignments/tasks are expected to be executed with considerable independence and maintain compliance with established facility policies and procedures, contract requirements, organization bylaws, and federal and state regulations/laws.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from college or university in a related field and two (2) years of experience in a Business Office, Eligibility, Administration, or Healthcare role. May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheet on cases and progress.
• Complete a weekly summary comprised of information on outreach activities and events.
• Must have the ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must be extremely detail oriented with a high level of accuracy while demonstrating the ability to resist distractions.
• Position requires a friendly, confident and knowledgeable phone presence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including letters, memos, emails and public speaking.
• The position requires proficient computer skills and must be able to use Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook to complete tasks.
• Experience in Behavioral Healthcare Service preferred.
• Understanding of insurance authorizations preferred.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $18.75 an hour, salary is based on experience.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer.Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED