Overview
Neighborhood outreach access to health (noah), a partner of honorhealth, is looking for talented healthcare team members to step into our culturally diverse health centers! noah is a federally qualified healthcare center (section 330 grantee) that provides affordable, high-quality outpatient healthcare services to maricopa countyOur integrated model of care places patients’ needs at the center of attention as we deliver comprehensive health services including medical, dental, psychiatry, counseling, nutrition, prenatal care, preventive health, eligibility assistance and health education programsWith 9 healthcare centers throughout maricopa county, we are a premier source for high quality healthcare.
Honorhealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater phoenix areaThe network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation and community services with approximately 12,300 employees, 3,700 affiliated physicians and 3,100 volunteers.
Honorhealth was formed by a merger between scottsdale healthcare and john cLincoln health networkHonorhealth’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.
As a community healthcare system, we have a unique responsibility to keep our facilities as safe as possible to protect our patients and team members while we work to achieve our mission, “to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.” therefore, honorhealth is requiring that all new hires have received the first dose of a covid-19 vaccine before they start, and be scheduled for their second doseReasonable accommodations will be considered.
Responsibilities
Job summary
The eligibility specialist will be responsible for increasing access to care through application and enrollment assistance for people who may be eligible for medicaid and new affordable insurance options (affordable care act)The specialist will be responsible for maintaining expertise in: eligibility and enrollment rules and procedures; the range of qualified health plan options and insurance affordability programs; the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations; privacy and security standardsThe eligibility specialist will assist patients in completing applications and qualifying for sliding fee discounts; coordinates and assists with medicaid application to enroll patients in medicaid or other appropriate public health programs; enters financial and household information and verifies eligibility; researches and provides patient assistance with questions regarding accounts/statements.
Performs a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to managing registration and eligibility determination through web based eligibility system for all patientsKnowledge is maintained of principles and practices of eligibility determination for the following programs: medicaid (ahcccs), medicare, nutrition assistance (snap), and temporary assistance for needy families (tanf), and other public programs.
Performs eligibility follow-up including sliding fee scale documentation and other required household information.
Provides optimum customer service through patient eligibility consultation.
Collaborate and coordinate outreach efforts with community partners to ensure that outreach activities are coordinated with local, regional, and/or statewide outreach and enrollment assistance efforts.
The eligibility specialist will be responsible for completing the mandatory health insurance market place training and successfully
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or ged required
Experience
2 years experience in healthcare related field or experience in affordability programs such as: medicaid or snapRequired
2 years experience with web based eligibility systems and customer serviceRequired
Licenses and certifications
Fingerprint clearance card - state have a current fingerprint clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card (noah clinical sites and pediatric behavioral health sites only) required
