Eligibility Specialist

Posted:
11/7/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Joplin, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-time Days (40hrs/week)

Occasional weekend/nights

About Us - Admissions

  • We are the first face of Freeman Hospital

  • 110 employees strong

  • We work with all areas of the hospital to ensure that patients are in the system correctly to ensure patient safety

  • Customer service driven department, seeking compassionate and friendly individuals to provide the best service

  • Flexible Schedules

  • Exciting fast paced, high-energy work environment

  • Wide variety of job responsibilities and opportunity for advancement

  • Comprehensive training program designed to develop individuals to succeed

What You'll Do

Responsible for screening self-pay or underinsured patients for Medicaid(s), federal and state specialty grants and insurance through the Marketplace. Responsible for filing appropriate applications for those patients that may/will qualify for Medicaid, federal and state specialty grants or insurance through the Marketplace and patient screening. Responsible for obtaining all documents needed for Medicaid, federal and state specialty grants or insurance through the Marketplace to complete the application on behalf of the patient to ensure timely approval. Responsible for monitoring all applications taken through final decision.

Requirements

Submit application for Missouri State Navigator license within 3 months. Obtain Missouri Navigator license within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Requirements

Associate's degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.

Healthcare experience preferred.

Freeman Perks and Programs

  • For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

  • Health, vision, dental insurance

  • Retirement with employer match

  • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation

  • Milestone payments with longevity of employment

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Disability pay

  • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members

  • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.