Hospital Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a dedicated professional to interview uninsured/underinsured patients in a hospital setting to determine Medicaid eligibility and financial assistance. You will assist with the application process in patient rooms, building rapport and clearly communicating benefits and required documents.

The role requires obtaining signatures on forms and coordinating with hospital staff. This position is on-site.

Qualifications

• Interacting with patients about finances and Medicaid benefits.
• Understanding state Medicaid and financial assistance processes.
• Ability to obtain signatures and gather required documents.

Responsibilities

• Interview uninsured/underinsured patients to assess Medicaid eligibility.
• Assist patients in hospital rooms with application submission processes.
• Explain benefits and required documents; obtain necessary signatures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Face-to-face interactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy seeks a dedicated professional to interview uninsured/underinsured patients in a hospital setting to determine Medicaid eligibility and financial assistance. You will assist with the application process in patient rooms, building rapport and clearly communicating benefits and required documents.

The role requires obtaining signatures on forms and coordinating with hospital staff. This position is on-site.