Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish) - Maryland/DC (Onsite) Support our healthcare partners & help them thrive at Meduit As a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, you will work directly within our client hospitals, making a difference by connecting uninsured hospital patients with crucial funding like Medicaid. You’ll work directly with patients, assisting them in completing applications and gathering necessary paperwork, as well as coordinating with relevant government offices to establish eligibility. Key Responsibilities Successfully coordinate and manage the portfolio of applicants with support staff Work as a team player to meet both personal and group or office goals Conduct financial fact-finding interviews with patients who are seeking Medicaid and / or other community benefits Complete Medicaid and other applicable applications/releases Monitor all applicants who are eligible for Medicaid or other financial assistance or coverage plans, as required Enter clear and concise notes in the required patient accounting systems in both the hospitals and Meduit Health Systems Ensure all supporting documents, including applications and receipts, are obtained and filed timely Adhere to all policies and procedures and understand company handbook Adhere to all relevant regulations related to our involvement with Federal, State and local government programs as well as Meduit and our clients’ compliance programs Essential Skills Compassion Communication Problem-solving Teamwork Required Qualifications Bilingual in English & Spanish High School Diploma/GED Proficiency with PC-based applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel) Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and Insurance Experience with medical billing/claims processing Time management and sound decision‑making skills Experience providing excellent customer service in a variety of situations, including those that elevate Additional Information Pay: $19‑21/hour Schedule: Monday ‑ Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm Locations: Primary: Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Secondary: Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Rd. NW Washington, DC 20016 Paid Training: 3 weeks Background check: As a condition of employment, a pre‑employment background check will be conducted What We Offer Steady work schedule Full comprehensive Paid Training Program (3+ weeks) Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance HSA and FSA available 401(K) plans with company match PTO and Paid holidays Employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability Internal company growth What We Do Meduit was born out of a drive for excellence and a passion for improving revenue cycle management (RCM) for healthcare organizations and the patients they serve. To achieve our goal, we need you Employees are the cornerstone of our success. As one of the nation’s leading RCM solutions companies, we partner with hospital and physician practices in 48 states to provide excellent and compassionate patient engagement. We focus on the payments so our clients can focus on their patients, by living our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client‑Focused, and being Results‑Oriented. You can find out more about Meduit at www.meduitrcm.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence victim status or status as a protected veteran or any other federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr