Medicaid Eligibility Specialist (Hybrid) - Gaithersburg, MD

Meduit•Gaithersburg, MD

17d•$19 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Support your community & help them thrive at Meduit! As a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, you will work directly within our client hospitals, making a difference by connecting uninsured hospital patients with crucial funding like Medicaid. You will regularly connect with government offices via phone to establish eligibility on behalf of patients. If you thrive on seeing the need & helping the community by making a tangible difference in their lives, apply today!

Requirements

Must reside within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD, or the Greater DC Metro area to attend a mandatory 2-week onsite training period.
High School Diploma/GED
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams & Outlook
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
May work occasional evenings and Saturdays
Compassion
Communication
Problem-solving
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Experience with Georgia Medicaid
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and Insurance
Experience with medical billing/claims processing

Responsibilities

Conduct fact-finding interviews with patients who are seeking Medicaid and / or other community benefits
Complete Medicaid and other applicable applications/releases
Monitor all applicants who are eligible for Medicaid or other financial assistance or coverage plans, as required
Successfully coordinate and manage the portfolio of applicants with support staff
Work as a team player to meet both personal and group or office goals
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
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