Coordinator, Patient Services

Coordinator, Patient Services

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Time Type: Full time

Department: Patient Services

All Locations: 79 Paris Street

Position Summary: The scope of a Patient Services Coordinator includes support of the health center’s new patient primary care provider (PCP) assignment, registration, insurance enrollment processes and acts as patient advocates. The primary functions include actively recruiting, assessing, screening, and interviewing potential and actual patients of all ages for eligibility to government sponsored health coverage programs. The Patient Services Coordinator is responsible for assisting with ensuring that all eligibility applications are complete, accurate, and processed in a timely manner and that pertinent coverage and other important data is entered correctly into EPIC.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Essential Duties:

• Process applications for actual and potential patients of EBNHC to obtain or maintain eligibility for health coverage not limited to MassHealth (includes 65+ and Buy In), Health Safety Net, Health Connector, Children’s Medical Security Plan.
• Thoroughly and accurately assess and screen patients to determine probable eligibility for a variety of health coverage programs. This includes comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the eligibility programs, the eligibility requirements, and covered benefits/services by program, and any out of pocket costs to the patient.
• Thoroughly and concisely complete applications for eligibility in a timely manner.
• Complete all interface with the state for all applications ensuring that the applications and supporting documentation was completely sent/received.
• Update EPIC appropriately with coverage, FPL, Enrollment Notices, etc.
• Use all applications and eligibility systems available appropriate to the patient’s situation, specifically, MAP, POSC/ MMIS, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED.
• Bilingual fluency Spanish/English required.
• Mass Health Experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of all government sponsored health insurance programs
• Previous Customer Service work or volunteer experience required.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Exceptional judgment, initiative, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a team environment with proven successful outcomes

Compensation

Starting at $22/hr up to $33/hr based on relevant experience

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