Medicaid Eligibility & Patient Access Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Paid certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Ensemble Health Partners is seeking a Public Benefit Specialist for on-site work at Mercy - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, OH. The role focuses on income-based eligibility and Medicaid applications to support uninsured or under-insured patients.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in healthcare with patient interaction about hospital finances and a willingness to pursue CRCR certification within nine months.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare interacting with patients about hospital finances.
• Knowledge of insurance processes and patient eligibility considerations.
• Willingness to obtain CRCR certification within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview uninsured/under-insured patients to determine Medicaid eligibility.
• Assist with applications to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Follow up on submitted applications to ensure timely billing/adjustments.
• Document actions in patient accounting systems.

Skills

Patient interaction

Healthcare experience

Billing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CRCR certification (within 9 months)

Job description

Ensemble Health Partners is seeking a Public Benefit Specialist for on-site work at Mercy - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, OH. The role focuses on income-based eligibility and Medicaid applications to support uninsured or under-insured patients.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in healthcare with patient interaction about hospital finances and a willingness to pursue CRCR certification within nine months.