Eligibility Specialist at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Pueblo, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

25.95

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Eligibility Screening, Client Counseling, Insurance Procedures, Communication, Problem Solving, Case Management, Customer Service, Research, Government Programs, Microsoft Excel, Bilingual, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve. CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way. Overview You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. The Eligibility Specialist is responsible for conducting eligibility screenings, assessment of client financial requirements, and counseling patients on private and public medical benefits including insurance benefits and co-payments. The Eligibility Specialist serves as a liaison between the client, physician, community agency, hospital, and governmental agencies; and is actively involved in all areas of benefit navigation and application, care coordination and case management. Potential programs that a client may be eligible for and you may assist with as an Eligibility Specialist include: Adult Medicaid, Presumptive Eligibility, CHP+, Family Medicaid, Long Term Care, Emergency Medicaid for undocumented individuals,. Some clients may also need assistance with Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy, SNAP, Pharmaceutical Savings Programs, and other public and private benefit programs. Qualifications In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: High School Diploma or GED required Experience in determining eligibility via the Colorado Benefits Management System 3 years of hospital/medical business office experience with insurance procedures and client interaction Strong familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures Demonstrated communication, problem solving and case management skills and the ability to act/decide accordingly Ability to collect, synthesize and research complex or diverse information Exceptional customer service and the ability to plan organize and exercise sound judgment Knowledge of Government eligibility program requirements is highly desirable. Working knowledge of Outlook computer programs, i.e., Microsoft Excel Bilingual preferred Heart-saver AED CPR Certification if required by facility Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Physical Requirements-Sedentary Work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert/lift up to 10 lbs. force occasionally) Your Connected Community At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. True to CommonSpirit Health’s mission and vision to serve our communities and increase health care accessibility, SET (Service, Empowerment, Transformation) was created by the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters in 1988. Here, highly skilled and compassionate nurses and case workers provide access to free health clinics and community resources, acting as a bridge between the uninsured, underinsured, low-income seniors and the health care system. These programs embody the mission of CommonSpirit Health as they support our efforts to provide much-needed community health services. With locations in Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, we invite mission-minded, compassionate individuals to be part of this incredible team. Our Total Reward Offerings Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include: Medical Dental Vision 401K with generous match Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness and more! View more on our benefits HERE. Pay Range $18.00 - $25.95 / hour

Responsibilities

The Eligibility Specialist conducts eligibility screenings and assesses client financial requirements. They serve as a liaison between clients, physicians, community agencies, and governmental agencies, assisting with benefit navigation and application.