Eligibility Screening Specialist

Posted 18 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Community Health Systems

• Job overview

  The Eligibility Screening Specialist at Community Health Systems provides temporary coverage, training support, and assists with eligibility screening to ensure accurate program enrollment and compliance.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The specialist reviews applications, verifies documentation, inputs data, communicates with applicants, ensures compliance, prepares reports, resolves issues, collaborates with teams, participates in training, and travels extensively to remote facilities.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a high school diploma or GED, 2-4 years of experience in eligibility screening or related fields, strong attention to detail, communication skills, discretion with confidential information, analytical skills, proficiency with office software, and preferred knowledge of Medicare and other programs.

• Job location and travel

  The position requires 75% travel across the United States, including driving, flying, and overnight stays at hotels, managing travel expenses for up to 30 days.

• Unique job features

  The role involves extensive travel and temporary coverage duties, including training and mentoring staff, which distinguishes it from typical eligibility screening roles.

Company overview

Community Health Systems (CHS) is one of the largest publicly traded hospital companies in the United States, operating general acute care hospitals and outpatient facilities. They generate revenue primarily through patient services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgeries, and diagnostic services. Founded in 1985, CHS has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, expanding its network to include numerous hospitals across the country. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, and focuses on providing high-quality healthcare services to both urban and rural communities.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your experience in eligibility screening, application review, and data management, emphasizing your ability to analyze documentation and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

• Focus on showcasing your communication skills, especially your experience in clarifying discrepancies and guiding applicants through eligibility processes, along with your training and mentoring capabilities.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Community Health Systems' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Eligibility Screening Specialist role.

• Connect with current Eligibility Screening Services staff or hiring managers on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about the biggest challenges in managing eligibility workflows or expressing interest in how they handle training and remote assignments.

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