Eligibility Specialist - The Lodges

Global Connections to Employment•Pensacola, FL

9d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers | Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org) . About LCI with Benefits Medical Dental Vision Basic Life and AD&D Voluntary Term Life Employer Paid Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Employee Assistance Program Accident Insurance Group Critical Illness Insurance Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Identity Theft Protection Employee Discount Program Teladoc Overview: This Eligibility Specialist is responsible for determining individuals served income eligibility and maintaining accurate eligibility for State and Federal funding. This position must maintain working knowledge of eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, and Medicaid/Medicare regulations. This position will assist with benefit eligibility, application, and follow through until benefit approval with individuals served. Assignments/tasks are expected to be executed with considerable independence and maintain compliance with established facility policies and procedures, contract requirements, organization bylaws, and federal and state regulations/laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from college or university in a related field and two (2) years of experience in a Business Office, Eligibility, Administration, or Healthcare role. May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have the ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Must be extremely detail oriented with a high level of accuracy while demonstrating the ability to resistdistractions.
Position requires a friendly, confident and knowledgeable phone presence.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including letters, memos, and emails.
The position requires proficient computer skills and must be able to use Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook to complete tasks.
Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.