Eligibility Specialist

Freeman Health System • Joplin, MO

2d

About The Position

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. Schedule: Full Time About Us - Admissions About Us - Admissions We are the first face of Freeman Hospital 110 employees strong We work with all areas of the hospital to ensure that patients are in the system correctly to ensure patient safety Customer service driven department, seeking compassionate and friendly individuals to provide the best service Flexible Schedules Exciting fast paced, high-energy work environment Wide variety of job responsibilities and opportunity for advancement Comprehensive training program designed to develop individuals to succeed What You'll Do Responsible for screening self-pay or underinsured patients for Medicaid(s), federal and state specialty grants and insurance through the Marketplace. Responsible for filing appropriate applications for those patients that may/will qualify for Medicaid, federal and state specialty grants or insurance through the Marketplace and patient screening. Responsible for obtaining all documents needed for Medicaid, federal and state specialty grants or insurance through the Marketplace to complete the application on behalf of the patient to ensure timely approval. Responsible for monitoring all applications taken through final decision.

Requirements

• Submit application for Missouri State Navigator license within 3 months.
• Obtain Missouri Navigator license within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for screening self-pay or underinsured patients for Medicaid(s), federal and state specialty grants and insurance through the Marketplace.
• Responsible for filing appropriate applications for those patients that may/will qualify for Medicaid, federal and state specialty grants or insurance through the Marketplace and patient screening.
• Responsible for obtaining all documents needed for Medicaid, federal and state specialty grants or insurance through the Marketplace to complete the application on behalf of the patient to ensure timely approval.
• Responsible for monitoring all applications taken through final decision.

Benefits

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees