Disability Specialist - Memorial Hospital

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Chattanooga, TN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Disability Specialist will be responsible for screening patients for Social Security programs as well as governmental and non-governmental programs. Will be responsible for identifying if a patient meets criteria for Social Security Disability. The specialist will be responsible for assisting and completing applications for disability as well as follow-up needed from initial application, reconsideration, and hearing level from start to finish. Will also be responsible for working closely with all State, Federal and hospital entities to ensure the applications and paperwork is being processed and completed properly.

Requirements

• Working familiarity with the rules and regulations pertaining to Federal, State and County programs.
• P/C systems literate including Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word programs.
• The ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as clear understanding of the English language.
• Must have proficient typing skills to document accordingly.
• Detailed oriented, with strengths in dealing with multiple facilities, Supervisors, Hospital platforms and all external entities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred 5 years work experience with Social Services, disability, or advocacy work or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings with patients and/or family via bedside, phone or out in the field. Discuss sensitive topics with patient regarding income/resources and diagnosis to make accurate decisions regarding programs.
• Review medical records and be able to dissect diagnosis to determine if patients meet criteria for disability through Social Security.
• Work closely with all internal and external entities to ensure information and applications are accurate to include working with State and Federal workers and internal departments and staff. Attend onsite meetings with leadership to discuss cases as needed.
• Assist and complete applications and forms associated with applying for disability or any other State/Federal programs via online, paper or phone. Required to complete 1699 registration through Social Security and submit 1696 non-attorney rep form if needed.
• Assist patient through all phases of the disability process, initial, reconsideration and hearing level as a non-attorney representative. Continue follow-up and documentation for all accounts in queue or worklists with the company guidelines. Continue communication with patients and/or family on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Complete and maintain proper documentation for accounts to ensure facility and division understand action and plan on account.
• Conduct timely follow-up with internal and external entities to ensure claim is continuing in the right direction. Communicate and notify internal and external entities via verbal or written communication in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct field visits to patient’s home or Social Security office if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees