Medicaid Field Coordinator - Brooklyn, NY - Bilingual

Job description

The scheduled hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 AM–8:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are required. Job Purpose: The Medicaid Field Coordinator is part of a team that works to complete the Medicaid application process for patients of our hospital clients for both in-house and discharged patients. They will meet with patients at hospital bedside, in their home or other locations to assist in the completion of the Medicaid application. The Medicaid Field Coordinator assists in gathering and processing information from patients. They follow through expeditiously to assist patients in obtaining Medicaid, which ensures prompt payment to our client hospitals. Duties and Responsibilities: - Meet with patients and screen for Medicaid eligibility on cases referred by client hospital - Enroll patients in health insurance coverage via Marketplace or by completing the paper application package to submit to HRA/local Department of Services - Review, validate and process confidential information - Research and verify patient contact information using search engines and hospital computer systems - Travel to hospitals to retrieve patient...