Public Benefits Specialist
Greenville, TN Greenville, TN Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$36.
7K - $46.
5K a year Estimated:
$36.
7K - $46.
5K a year 23 hours ago 23 hours ago 23 hours ago Specialist'sThe Public Benefits Specialist interviews uninsured/underinsured patients to determine eligibility for a state Medicaid benefit or location Financial Assistance program.
Assists with application processes to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions.
Follows up on submitted applications to ensure timely billing or adjustment processing.
Essential Job Functions:
Reviewing all referred uninsured/under-insured patients for program eligibility opportunities.
Initializing and coordinating the application process to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions.
Effectively communicating with the patient to obtain documents that must accompany the application.
Following submitted applications to determination point.
Updating applicable insurance information and ensuring timely billing or adjustment posting.
Documenting all relevant actions and communication steps in assigned patient accounting systems.
Maintaining a working knowledge of all state and federal program requirements; shares information with colleagues and supervisors.
Developing and maintaining proactive working relationship with county/state/federal Medicaid caseworker partners.
Working collaboratively with other revenue cycle departments and associates.
Employment
Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in healthcare industry, interacting with patients regarding hospital financial issues.
Other knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred:
Understanding of Revenue Cycle including admission, billing, payments and denials.
Comprehensive knowledge of patient insurance process for obtaining authorizations and benefits verification.
Knowledge of Health Insurance requirements.
Knowledge of medical terminology or CPT or procedure codes.
Patient Access experience with managed care/insurance and Call Center experience highly preferred.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Certifications:
CRCR within 9 months of hire.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Greenville, TN:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$36.
7K - $46.
5K a year Estimated:
$36.
7K - $46.
5K a year 23 hours ago 23 hours ago 23 hours ago Specialist'sThe Public Benefits Specialist interviews uninsured/underinsured patients to determine eligibility for a state Medicaid benefit or location Financial Assistance program.
Assists with application processes to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions.
Follows up on submitted applications to ensure timely billing or adjustment processing.
Essential Job Functions:
Reviewing all referred uninsured/under-insured patients for program eligibility opportunities.
Initializing and coordinating the application process to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions.
Effectively communicating with the patient to obtain documents that must accompany the application.
Following submitted applications to determination point.
Updating applicable insurance information and ensuring timely billing or adjustment posting.
Documenting all relevant actions and communication steps in assigned patient accounting systems.
Maintaining a working knowledge of all state and federal program requirements; shares information with colleagues and supervisors.
Developing and maintaining proactive working relationship with county/state/federal Medicaid caseworker partners.
Working collaboratively with other revenue cycle departments and associates.
Employment
Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in healthcare industry, interacting with patients regarding hospital financial issues.
Other knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred:
Understanding of Revenue Cycle including admission, billing, payments and denials.
Comprehensive knowledge of patient insurance process for obtaining authorizations and benefits verification.
Knowledge of Health Insurance requirements.
Knowledge of medical terminology or CPT or procedure codes.
Patient Access experience with managed care/insurance and Call Center experience highly preferred.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Certifications:
CRCR within 9 months of hire.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Greenville, TN:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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