Medical Eligibility Specialist / Patient Financial Services / PRN

Job DescriptionResponsible for determining the financial eligibility for patients without or with limited insurance coverage.Education & Credentials:Required: High School diploma or equivalent.Preferred: Associate degree in Business Administration or Social Services.Work Experience:Required: Two or more years direct customer service experience. Knowledge of medical financial assistance agencies. Demonstrated proficiency of record keeping and interviewing. Ability to read, analyze and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures. Given experience and on-the-job training, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the position within three months of employment date.Preferred: Knowledge of financial eligibility programs, copay assistance programs and drug replacement programs. Experience in all Microsoft Office products, Meditech ExperienceAbout UsCatawba Valley Medical Center COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time. At A Glance:Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive yearsAmerican College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer CenterHIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.