Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - Bilingual Spanish (Gaithersburg)

Meduit•Gaithersburg, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Support our healthcare partners & help them thrive at Meduit! The Medicaid Eligibility Specialist will work onsite at our client hospitals to screen uninsured patients for potential program eligibility for Medicaid and other available funding sources. This individual will assist the patient in completing required applications and gathering additional documentation. The Medicaid Eligibility Specialist will coordinate working with local Department of Health and Human Services offices and / or other state / government offices, in an effort to determine programs eligibility. If you're a skilled communicator eager to make a tangible difference in the healthcare ecosystem, apply today!

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED
Bilingual in English & Spanish
Must have high integrity
Have a positive attitude and demonstrate teamwork
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage tasks based on established criteria
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, within a team setting
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to analyze issues and make judgments about appropriate steps toward solutions
Strong and professional telephone communication skills
Experience with electronic health record or similar software program
Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations

Nice To Haves

May work occasional evenings and Saturdays

Responsibilities

Adhere to all policies and procedures and understand company handbook
Adhere to all relevant regulations related to our involvement with Federal, State and local government programs as well as Meduit and our clients’ compliance programs
Conduct financial fact-finding interviews with patients who are seeking Medicaid and / or other community benefits
Complete Medicaid and other applicable applications/releases
Utilize tools, including computer programs, when indicated
Monitor all applicants who are eligible for Medicaid or other financial assistance, or coverage plans, as required
Enter clear and concise notes in the required patient accounting systems in both the hospitals and Meduit Health Systems
Ensure all supporting documents, including applications and receipts, are obtained and filed timely
Successfully help coordinate and manage the portfolio of applicants with headquarters support staff
Work as a team player to meet both personal and group or office goals
Other duties as assigned