Eligibility Specialist | Bilingual

Legacy Community Health is looking for a bilingual Eligibility Specialist to join our team.About the PositionThe Eligibility Specialist at Legacy Community Health is responsible for determining a patient's eligibility for third-party reimbursement by following procedures and guidelines specific to each program and ensuring the patient does not have another payer source, such as Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP, or another third-party insurance. You will also process the necessary data to admit new patients into the CPCDMS and complete the necessary paperwork. Once a patient's eligibility has been determined, you will also set initial service appointments. The Eligibility Specialist also ensures proper coding for insurance billing as well as handling inquiries from prospective applicants and patients. You will need to attend all required safety education programs and annual education programs.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceLong-Term Disability insuranceLife insurance and AD&D403(b) retirement planEmployee Assistance PlanSubsidized gym membership24-hour travel assistancePaid Time OffCompany holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)Bereavement LeaveAnd moreRequirementsHigh School Graduate or GED3 - 5 years of Medical Billing experience, preferredBilingual (English and Spanish, preferred)ICD-A or CPT codes experience, preferredAbout Legacy Community HealthLegacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, specializing in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision, and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.Apply today.Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet, or computer.

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