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Inpatient Eligibility Specialist-Remote-STL

Role overview

Summary

This role supports uninsured and under-insured patients at Mercy by determining their eligibility for Medicaid and Financial Assistance programs. You will work in a remote call center environment, guiding patients through the application process and ensuring they understand their options and benefits.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1-2 years of experience in the healthcare industry, social work, or case management.
  • Preferred: Understanding of Revenue Cycle functions including billing, payments, denials, authorizations, and benefit verifications.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of health insurance requirements and medical terminology.
  • Preferred: Customer service ability and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide virtual support to uninsured and under-insured patients to determine eligibility for Medicaid and Financial Assistance programs.
  • Guide patients through the application process by phone and assist in completing applications accurately.
  • Educate patients on eligibility options and the benefits of coverage while maintaining clear communication.
  • Maintain accountability for timely follow-up and accurate system documentation to support successful approvals.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Junior (1-2 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Mercy

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners, as well as more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Visit MercyVirtual.netMercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic. Visit MercyTechnology.net.For information about Mercy's social media policy, please visit https://www.mercy.net/footer/website-terms-and-privacy/#social. Please note: many of the images and videos featured on our page were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are following all necessary guidelines at this time, whether it's in photos and videos here, or in person at any of our Mercy facilities. For more information, visit Mercy.net/COVID19.

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Provides virtual support to uninsured and under-insured patients to determine eligibility for Medicaid and Financial Assistance programs. This role operates in a remote call center environment and is responsible for guiding patients through the application process by phone.
Builds rapport with patients through clear, compassionate, and professional communication while educating them on eligibility options and the benefits of coverage. Assists patients in completing applications accurately, ensures all required information is obtained, and provides clear instructions on documentation needed to support submission.
Maintains accountability for timely follow-up, complete application processing, and accurate system documentation to support successful approvals.

Position Details:

Employment Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum years and type of experience: 1-2 years of experience in the healthcare industry, social work, or case management environment, interacting with patients regarding financial concerns, working with self-pay, underinsured, or a compromised population in a face-to-face customer service capacity proactively explaining complicated programs.

 
Other knowledge, skills and abilities preferred:

  • Understanding of Revenue Cycle functions including billing, payments, denials, authorizations, and benefit verifications.
  • Knowledge of health insurance requirements.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Patient access experience with managed care/insurance knowledge.
  • Ability to comprehend various state Medicaid plan qualifications and communicate patient benefits clearly and effectively to those most likely to benefit.
  • Good math skills and ability to identify best program for an applicant out of those available.
  • Complete written applications with patients to submit to state agencies and ensure the supporting documents will be provided timely. 
  • Customer service ability, strong face to face communication skills, background working with customers or patients on document completion and applications, knowledge of medical expenses and associated bills, knowledge of patient insurance, ability to multitask, ability to learn complex state requirements for programs and explain to patients, bias for action, patient/consumer-focused, entrepreneurial and commitment to excellence and service.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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