Third Party Eligibility Account Representative

Alegis, A MedData Company; Pineville (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long Term disability

401K plan

Paid holidays

Sick and Vacation time

Job summary

A leading medical billing service provider in Pineville, Kentucky, is seeking a Third Party Eligibility Account Representative. This role involves determining eligibility for uninsured patients, assisting them with applications, and liaising with agencies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of related experience, particularly with Medicaid, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers an hourly rate of $12-$14, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a related field.
• Prior Medicaid experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs required.

Responsibilities

• Initial screening/eligibility determination for uninsured/underinsured patients.
• Assist patients with application completion for eligibility programs.
• Schedule appointments for patients with appropriate agencies.
• Act as a liaison during the application process.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Alegis/ MedData is among the nation’s leading providers of medical billing services. For over 35 years, MedData has solidified its leadership position within the billing sector by expanding upon and redefining the typical revenue cycle management processes of coding, billing, and collections. MedData serves 5,000 physicians across a growing network of 1,000+ facilities throughout the U.S., having built a national presence by becoming experts at the state level. To date, we have handled billing for more than 200 million patients. Alegis Revenue Group currently has an opening for a Third Party Eligibility Account Representative in Pineville, Kentucky.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00. The hourly rate range for this position is $12-$14 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Initial screening/eligibility determination of all uninsured/underinsured patients, both in-house and after discharge for multiple eligibility programs.
• Assist patients with the completion of application for all qualified patients.
• Schedule appointments on the patient's behalf with the appropriate agency.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the agency during the application process.
• Continue to follow up with all accounts in your inventory.
• Update the hospital and company systems with current activity.
• Submit verified billing numbers to the hospitals.

Qualifications

• Prior Medicaid experience.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• 1-3 years experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a Hourly, Non-Exempt position. We offer an exceptional benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term disability as well as a 401K plan.

MedData provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pay is commensurate with experience + Benefits, Sick & Vacation time, and paid holidays