Public Benefit Specialist
Ensemble Health Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pocatello • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $19 - $21 per hour
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Interview uninsured/under-insured patients to determine eligibility for state Medicaid benefit or location Financial Assistance program
- Assist with application processes to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions
- Follow-up on submitted applications to ensure timely billing or adjustment processing
- Review all referred uninsured/under-insured patients for program eligibility opportunities
- Effectively communicate with the patient to obtain documents that must accompany the application
- Document all relevant actions and communication steps in assigned patient accounting systems
- Maintain working knowledge of all state and federal program requirements
- Develop and maintain proactive working relationship with county/state/federal Medicaid caseworker partners
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in healthcare industry
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
application processesbillingpaymentsdenialsauthorizationsbenefits verificationmedical terminologyCPT codesprocedure codespatient accounting systems
Soft skills
communicationrelationship buildingproactive approach
Certifications
High School DiplomaGED