Eligibility Specialist I DRTX (Sunday- Thursday 7:30-4:00pm Dallas, Texas)

Savista

8d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE). The role of Eligibility Specialist works in one of our Savista service centers, client sites or outreach locations to help identify financial assistance programs for the uninsured or underinsured customers. Provides assistance with the application process and referrals to all State and Federally funded assistance programs, including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, Disability and Charity programs. Must be a fully fluent Bilingual English and Spanish Speaker Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, hourly position. Flexibility required, with shift available between Sunday- Thursday 7:30-4:00pm, to meet business needs. Primary Locations: This position is onsite and will be required to service the primary locations of: Dallas Regional Medical Center- 1011 N Galloway Ave. Mesquite, TX 75149 Additional Locations (Support as needed, in limited capacity): Dallas Medical Center- 7 Medical Parkway Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least six months of experience in a customer service role, interacting directly with customers either in-person or over the phone.
• Experience working in a role that requires prioritization while ensuring quality and achievements of performance metrics.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Experience in a role that requires accessing multiple databases simultaneously or managing multiple open screens to gather information to discuss with a customer.
• Proven time management skills
• Typing skills of 40 wpm
• Proficient with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and schedule requirements.
• Flexible work schedule
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (or any other languages) required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience working within financial counseling in a Hospital, Physician office or home environment, including demonstrated success obtaining patient demographic and financial information, handling insurance verification and obtaining authorizations
• Understand federal or state government agencies including Social Security, Medicaid or charity care, healthcare accounts receivable within the healthcare revenue cycle touching patient accounts.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face interviews with patients at a client site to determine eligibility for financial assistance. This will require bedside, in patient rooms
• Handles high volume of caseloads of patients that need to be screened financially and medically for assistance
• Facilitates the application process or directs the patient to the next appropriate step.
• Submit applications and supporting documentation to the appropriate institution in accordance with company protocol
• Act as an advocate for the patient, but also serves as a liaison to other colleagues, client hospital personnel, and government agency staff in a collaborative effort to establish eligibility coverage for future or incurred medical expenses
• Provide superior customer service and maintains a professional image
• Meet or exceed established productivity, quality, and revenue metrics
• This position will be needed on-site at Prime Healthcare locations within the Dallas Texas area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED