Medicaid eligibility advisor

HCA Healthcare; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Adoption assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Florida is seeking a Medicaid eligibility advisor to screen patients, verify benefits, and process applications for state and federal programs. You will gather physician statements and ensure timely processing and documentation, with field visits as needed.

The role requires related healthcare experience, strong data entry, and the ability to coordinate with government agencies while maintaining patient records. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; healthcare experience may substitute.
• Minimum one year related experience preferred.
• Ability to screen and evaluate patients for insurance coverage and programs.
• Strong documentation and data entry skills.
• Willingness to make field visits; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage and assist with programs.
• Re-verify benefits and obtain authorizations or referrals after treatment planning.
• Obtain medical evidence and documentation for eligibility determinations.
• Complete and file applications; follow up with patients and caseworkers.
• Enter accurate insurance/demographic data and document progress notes.
• Participate in ongoing training; follow office policies; cover related duties.
• Occasionally perform field visits with reliable transportation.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 Am - 5:30 Pm

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Medicaid eligibility advisor with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage, federal and state assistance programs, or hospital charity applications.


• Re-verifies benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment. Ensures appropriate signatures are obtained on all necessary forms.


• Obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other documentation required for eligibility determination.


• Complete and file applications. Initiate and maintain proper follow-up with the patient and government agency caseworkers to ensure timely processing and completion of all mandated applications and accompanying documentation.


• Ensure all insurance, demographic and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system accurately. Document progress notes to the patient's file and the hospital computer system.


• Participates in ongoing, comprehensive training programs as required.


• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the office. Covers and assists with other office functions as requested.


• Will be required to make field visits as necessary and will need reliable personal transportation readily available.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree preferred


• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, preferably in healthcare.


• Relevant education may substitute experience requirement.

Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.