SHIFT: 9AM-5PM rotating weekends/holidays
JOB SUMMARY AFSCME 1276
Interviews and assists patients with the medical assistance application process through the gathering of pertinent financial, demographic and other data to acquire medical assistance under Medicaid, Managed Care and charity care programs. Reviews supporting documentation, explains hospital policies and procedures related to the process. Verifies data and accesses patients' ability to pay for medical services. Provides other assistance in registration, intake and medical assistance no grant (Mang) case management.
Typical Duties
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the System Manager Patient Access, Financial Counseling.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics continued
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
OR
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.