Eligibility Specialist

Global Connections to Employment; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeView Group, Inc. seeks a Rural Health Eligibility Specialist to assist Walton County residents with applications for Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security Disability, and TANF, leveraging knowledge of state and federal systems.

You will visit local locations to reduce barriers, educate the community about services, and manage eligibility, applications, and follow-through with independence and strict adherence to policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Strong Excel tracking of cases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist Walton County residents with applications for Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security Disability, and TANF.
• Assist with SOAR applications and understand state/federal systems to support health care access.
• Be present at Walton County locations to reduce barriers and educate the public about services.
• Handle eligibility, application, and follow-through with independence and compliance.

Skills

Excel

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

2 years experience in related roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

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

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration