Medicaid Eligibility Advocate
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Panama City
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Description IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient
experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for
patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!
Jump-start your career as a(an) Medicaid Eligibility Advocate today
with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.Schedule: Monday-Friday
8:00AM-4:30PM CST with Occasional Weekends As NeededBenefitsHCA
Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that
supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Medicaid Eligibility Advocate. We care
for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our
colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable
organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and QualificationsThe
Medicaid Eligibility Advocate is responsible for conduction
eligibility screenings, assessment of patient financial
requirements, and counseling patients on insurance benefits and
co-payments. The Medicaid Eligibility Advocate serves as a liaison
between the patient, hospital, and governmental agencies; and is
actively involved in all areas of case management.In this role you
will:* Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance
coverage, federal and state assistance programs, or hospital
charity application.* Re-verifies benefits and obtains
authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been
discussed, prior to initiation of treatment. Ensures appropriate
signatures are obtained on all necessary forms.* Obtain legally
relevant medical evidence, physician statements and all other
documentation required for eligibility determination.* Complete and
file applications. Initiate and maintain proper follow-up with the
patient and government agency caseworkers to ensure timely
processing and completion of all mandated applications and
accompanying documentation.* Ensure all insurance, demographic and
eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system
accurately. Document progress notes to the patient's file and the
hospital computer system.* Participates in ongoing, comprehensive
training programs as required.* Follows policies and procedures to
contribute to the efficiency of the office. Covers and assists with
other office functions as requested.* Will be required to make
field visits as necessary and will need reliable personal
transportation readily available.Qualifications:* High School
Diploma or GED or related experience in lieu.* Associate's degree
preferred* Minimum one year related experience preferred,
preferably in healthcare.* Relevant education may substitute
experience requirement.This role requires you to be fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law
or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is
approved)."Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management,
or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our
services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification,
hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment
compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer
service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide
full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted
solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients
across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves
close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making
an impact on patients, providers and their communities.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses.
""The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's
family first, and the really great institutions will provide care
with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Medicaid Eligibility Advocate opening. We promptly
review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply
today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
This position is incentive eligible.
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