Eligibility Specialist

Entry Level

• GREAT way to get hands on experience!

Plenty of opportunities for growth within!

Location:

ONSITE at a Medical Facility in

SouthHaven MI Shifts:

Thursday

• Saturday 7:30 am
• 8:00 pm Starting pay of $19 to $20 per hour, D.

O.E. Due to the nature of this position and healthcare setting, up to date immunizations are required. The Eligibility Specialist is responsible to screen patients on-site at hospitals for eligibility assistance programs either bedside or in the ER. This includes providing information and reports to client contact(s), keeping them current on our progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the hospital census or utilize established referral method to identify self-pay patients consistently throughout the day.
• Screen those patients that are referred to Firstsource for State, County and/or Federal eligibility assistance programs.
• Initiate the application process bedside when possible.
• Identifies specific patient needs and assist them with an enrollment application to the appropriate agency for assistance.
• Document the results of the screening in the onsite tracking tool and hospital computer system.
• Outside field work as required to include Patient home visits to screen for eligibility of State, County, and Federal programs.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1•3 years' experience of medical coding, medical billing, eligibility (hospital or government) or other pertinent medical experience is preferred.

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$19.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have any concerns with working in a hospital setting?

Experience:

customer service: 1 year (Required) healthcare industry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person