Weekend Medicaid Eligibility Advocate | Field-Visit Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &视

Wellbeing programs

Time away from work & disability

Education support & tuition assistance

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate to screen patients, assess financial requirements, and counsel on insurance benefits and co-pays. This role acts as a liaison between patients, the hospital, and governmental agencies to support case management.

The schedule is Saturday-Sunday, 11:00am to 7:30pm, with field visits as needed. Qualifications include an associate degree preferred and at least one year of healthcare-related experience;

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.
• 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 preferred

Job description

Mission Hospital in Asheville, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate to screen patients, assess financial requirements, and counsel on insurance benefits and co-pays. This role acts as a liaison between patients, the hospital, and governmental agencies to support case management.

The schedule is Saturday-Sunday, 11:00am to 7:30pm, with field visits as needed. Qualifications include an associate degree preferred and at least one year of healthcare-related experience;