Bilingual Patient Eligibility Specialist, Onsite Jackson West Medical Center

Bilingual Eligibility Specialists work onsite with our hospital client staff, patients and other team members while interviewing patients to determine program eligibility. Bilingual Eligibility Specialists conduct analysis of patients' potential reimbursement and partner with patients to ensure complete understanding of the benefits application process. Bilingual Patient Eligibility Specialists partner with team members and clients to ensure that patients' and client's needs are met.
Schedule will be Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; some nights/holidays/weekends, and travel between other Jackson locations may be required.
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Location:

Jackson West Medical Center
2801 NW 79th Avenue Doral, FL 33122
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Role Responsibilities:

Meet with under-insured or uninsured patients to explore & identify all possible eligibility program solutions/options
Obtain and review referrals daily to determine appropriateness for potential interview and eligibility, begin application process when possible
Interview patients; conduct analysis of potential reimbursement, and determine eligibility
Introduce services, sets expectations for process and communication to ensure patient understanding
Partner with patients to ensure patient understanding of process and assist with any questions during the application process
Obtain and manage all needed forms from patients, and follow up throughout process
Identify any additional patient needs and direct them to appropriate agencies for assistance
Leverage technology and account processing workflows; maintains data integrity with accurate and concise documentation in systems
Serve as intermediary for client, account reps and managers, while interacting with team members and hospital staff in a productive, cooperative manner
Provide strong client service and collaboration with the team
Understand and agree to role-specific information security access and responsibilities
Ensure safety and confidentiality of data and systems by adhering to the organizations information security policies
Read, understand and agree to security policies and complete all annual security and compliance training

Role Requirements:

2+ years customer service experience
Must have reliable transportation
At least one year working with FL state Medicaid/Medicare/Disability
Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read, write)
Must be able to work onsite at hospital facility
Must be able to work schedule required
Outstanding communication skills and desire to provide excellent customer service
A strong concept of patient advocacy and the desire to help someone every day
A strong work ethic, ability to work independently while making a difference
Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment
A positive outlook and eagerness to learn
Consistent punctuality and attendance
Healthcare experience, patient contact experience a strong plus