Weekend Part-Time Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Texas; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Time off programs

401(k) match

Education support

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate for weekend PT coverage. The role involves screening patients for insurance and assistance programs, verifying benefits, and counseling on co-pays as part of a liaison between patients, the hospital, and government agencies.

Key duties include obtaining necessary documentation, filing applications, and maintaining accurate records in the hospital system.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Screening patients

Benefits verification

Documentation

Agency liaison

Follow-up

Educación

Associate degree

Herramientas

Hospital information systems

Descripción del empleo

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate for weekend PT coverage. The role involves screening patients for insurance and assistance programs, verifying benefits, and counseling on co-pays as part of a liaison between patients, the hospital, and government agencies.

Key duties include obtaining necessary documentation, filing applications, and maintaining accurate records in the hospital system.