Senior Public Benefit Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Public Benefit Specialist to assist uninsured and under-insured patients in determining eligibility for state Medicaid benefits or financial assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate the application process for uninsured/under-insured patients to determine program eligibility
• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain necessary documentation for applications
• Follow up on submitted applications to ensure timely billing and update insurance information as needed

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the healthcare industry, particularly with hospital financial issues
• Understanding of revenue cycle processes, including admission, billing, and payments
• Knowledge of patient insurance processes for authorizations and benefits verification
• High School Diploma or GED; combination of post-secondary education and experience may be considered
• CRCR certification required within 9 months of hire (company paid)