Weekend Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is seeking a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate for weekend, part-time hours (11:00 am - 7:30 pm). The role screens patients for insurance coverage, assists with government programs, and counsels on benefits and co-pays.

You’ll liaise between patients, the hospital, and agencies while supporting case management. You will verify benefits, obtain authorizations, collect documentation, and file applications, ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing.

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.
• 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.
• Documents progress notes to the patient’s file and the hospital computer system.
• Participates in ongoing training programs as required.
• Covers and assists with other office functions as requested.
• Field visits may be required with reliable transportation.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Insurance screening

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Relevant education may substitute experience

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is seeking a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate for weekend, part-time hours (11:00 am - 7:30 pm). The role screens patients for insurance coverage, assists with government programs, and counsels on benefits and co-pays.

You’ll liaise between patients, the hospital, and agencies while supporting case management. You will verify benefits, obtain authorizations, collect documentation, and file applications, ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing.