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Medical Professionals

Patient Eligibility Specialist

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What they do

An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.

$54,990 / year median in California

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Patient Eligibility Specialist Medical Professionals - 4.0 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $22 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Computer operation Medicare Electronic health records (EHR) management Windows High school diploma or GED Medicaid health insurance ICD-9 Medical records Clinical data registries Desktop applications Computer skills Managing patient records Associate's degree Medical terminology Full Job Description Patient Eligibility and Enrollment Specialist | Healthcare | Full-time | Direct Hire | Full Benefits |
Onsite Schedule:
M-F 8a-5p (rotating Saturday availability required)
Pay:
$22/hr
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for helping clients enroll in health insurance programs; registering new and established patients in IHC services; conducting outreach to established clients; assisting patients develop payment plans; and backing up the front desk.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities:
Associate degree in a medical related field or comparable A minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical setting in a similar position Able to read, write and speak English fluently Bilingual in Spanish preferred Knowledge of medical terminology, procedure codes, ICD-9 codes, and medical records handling Trained as Certified Enrollment Counselor for Covered California or willing to complete training within 3 months of being hired Vast knowledge of Federal and State health programs, and Qualified Health Plans of Cover California Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows Experience with Electronic Health Records and patient registries
Raul Secondary Pay:
$22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Medicare/Medi-Cal/Health Insurance Plans:
1 year (Required) Medical office: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person