Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Discount programs

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate to screen patients for insurance coverage and assist with government programs. You will re-verify benefits, obtain necessary authorizations, and gather medical evidence for eligibility determinations.

The role requires filing applications, coordinating with caseworkers, and maintaining accurate records in the hospital system, with field visits and reliable transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, preferably in healthcare.
• Relevant education may substitute experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 Am - 4:30 Pm

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

In this role you will:

• 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 Healthcare Trident 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.

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