Coordinator, Patient Services

Posted: Monday, 14 April 2025
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/15/2025 01:32:06
Indexed on: 04/15/2025 01:32:06

Location: Boston, MA, 02118, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 43-0000.00 - Office and Administrative Support
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

NeighborHealth Corporation is hiring!

Description:

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients.

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Registration

All Locations:

1601 Washington Street

Position Summary:

The scope of a Patient Services Coordinator includes support of the health center’s new patient primary care provider (PCP) assignment, registration, insurance enrollment processes and acts as patient advocates. The primary functions includes actively recruiting, assessing, screening, and interviewing potential and actual patients of all ages for eligibility to a government sponsored health coverage programs. The Patient Services Coordinator is responsible for assisting with insuring that all eligibility applications are complete, accurate, and processed in a timely manner and that pertinent coverage and other important data is entered correctly into EPIC.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8: 00 AM - 5: 00 PM & includes flexibility based on department need

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Processes applications for actual and potential patients of EBNHC to obtain or maintain eligibility for health coverage not limited to MassHealth (includes disability, 65+ , and Buy In), Health Safety Net, Health Connector, Children’s Medical Security Plan.
  • Thoroughly and accurately assesses and screens patients to determine probable eligibility for a variety of health coverage programs. This includes comprehensive and an up to date knowledge of the eligibility programs, the eligibility requirements, and covered benefits/services by program, and any out of pocket costs to the patient.​
  • Thoroughly and concisely completes applications for eligibility in a timely manner.
  • Completes all interface with the state for all applications ensuring that the applications and supporting documentation was completely sent/received.
  • Updates EPIC appropriately with coverage, FPL, Enrollment Notices, etc .
  • Use all applications and eligibility systems available appropriate to the patient’s situation, specifically, MAP, POSC/ MMIS, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED.
  • Bilingual fluency Spanish/English required.
  • Mass Health Experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of all government sponsored health insurance programs
  • Previous Customer Service work or volunteer experience required.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Exceptional judgment, initiative, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote a team environment with proven successful outcomes

Pay Range:

$21.51 to $32.26 based on experience

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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