Eligibility Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity employer

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Lakeview Center, Inc. seeks a Rural Health Eligibility Specialist to help individuals apply for Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security Disability, TANF and related programs in Walton County.

You will assist with SOAR applications and ensure timely follow-through, visiting local sites as needed. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 2 years in a healthcare or administrative setting, strong Excel use, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field with two years of healthcare or admin experience.
• Experience with Excel and case-tracking is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in Walton County with benefit eligibility applications (Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, TANF).
• Navigate state and federal systems and upload applications for clients to receive services.
• Present at Walton County locations and educate the public about services and processes.
• Maintain compliance with policies, contract requirements, and regulations.

Skills

Excel

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Phone presence

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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