Bilingual Decision Support - Hybrid Position - DFW Texas

Description

WELCOME TO ECI!

Every day, thousands of uninsured patients walk into a hospital seeking the help of medical staff to alleviate their health problems. They are treated, discharged, and then left to return home with the burden of one more medical bill.

Since 1995, our Mission at Eligibility Consultants, Inc. (ECI) has been to assist self-pay hospital patients find the means to pay their medical bills through participation in various government assistant programs. ECI’s solutions encompass every potential self-pay patient from the lowest dollar outpatient and ER account to the most complex long-term disability.

We are looking for a few energetic, determined, and enthusiastic individuals to join our fast-paced work force. If your passion is to make a difference in the lives of others while getting paid for your efforts, look no further, this job is for you!

Job Description:

The Bilingual Decision Support Worker - DS is responsible for contacting discharged patients to establish a positive partnership to obtain collateral documents necessary to complete their applications for government assistance programs.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains a large caseload with minimum or no delinquencies

Capable of multitasking under pressure and completing tasks promptly

Proficient at meeting deadlines and achieving individual metrics in a consisting basis

Contacts patients and creates collaborative teamwork to obtain needed information for application advancement

Uses clear, simple language to ensure understanding in English and/or Spanish

Complies with all state and federal laws regarding HIPAA and confidentiality requirements

Able to remain focused and productive each day with minimum supervision

Demonstrates respect for all individuals

Adheres to ECI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Soft Skills Needed for the Ideal DS:

• •A compassionate heart and a sincere desire to assist patients during any phase of their application process
• •Strong work ethic demonstrated with excellent outcomes
• •Desire to provide the best possible experience for our patients
• •Experience navigating a computer while on the phone
• •Willing to work and contribute to a team environment
• •Ability to trouble-shoot problems
• •Listens effectively

Required Qualifications:

• •High School diploma / GED (or higher)
• •Bilingual English/Spanish
• •Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• •Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week Monday-Friday)
• •Strong written and verbal communication skill
• •Prior costumer service experience
• •Experience with HHSC (Medicaid, County Indigent, TANF, SSI) a plus

Physical and Work Requirements:

Frequent speaking, listening using a headset, sitting, use of hands/fingers across keyboard or mouse, long periods working at a computer

Telecommuting Requirements:

• •Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• •Must be available to train 4-6 weeks at the Richardson, TX home office.

Employment Practices:

ECI is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents everyone brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, generous Paid Time Off -PTO Bank, Health Savings Account, 401k with employer match, and employer paid basic life insurance.

ECI is a drug-free, smoke-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.