Sioux City, Iowa
Public Benefits Screener Job Opening in Sioux City, Iowa - Title: Public Benefits Administrator
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): Sioux City, IA
Job Description:
Perform advocacy work to assist patients with medical bills. Gather confidential medical and financial information from patients to determine eligibility for Medicaid and other public assistance programs and discounts. This position collaborates and communicates with hospital staff, public services agencies, and other medical providers. We will provide training to the right candidate(s).
Outline of Required Skills & Responsibilities:
Works successfully in a team oriented environment
Customer oriented
Strong desire to help others achieve financial freedom and in assisting disadvantaged populations access healthcare
Ability to communicate across cultures, with clients, and with partner organizations
Ability to use multiple computer systems, including, but not limited to: GSuite, MS Office, web-based databasing programs, etc.
Willing to spend extensive time as a trainee, strong desire to learn new things, and the ability to adjust to changing policies and programs
Position Competencies:
Participates in professional development opportunities
Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities
Describes implications of policies, programs, and, services provided
Describes how evidence is used in decision making (e.g. what supporting documents are required to determine public benefits eligibility)
Provides input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services
Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency
Solicits input from colleagues and partners
Communicates information to improve access to healthcare for the low-income and disadvantaged
Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organizations
Describes the roles of public benefits, charity, payment plans, and other services in improving access to healthcare for the community
Applies HIPAA and associated principles in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and information
Suggests relationships that may be needed to improve services provided by The Midland Group
Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and information
Adheres to organizational policies and procedures
Describes the services with the ability to impact access to healthcare
Describes how teams help achieve program and organizational goals (e.g., the value of different disciplines, sectors, skills, experiences, and perspectives; scope of work and timeline)
Preferred Education & Experience:
Bachelor?s degree preferred
Experience in billing, Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial Insurance, or related fields preferred
Spanish speaking a consideration
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience
Health Insurance
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
401K
Incentives
To Apply:
Please provide cover letter and resume
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
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