Eligibility Specialist 1

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE). Job Title: Eligibility Specialist 1   Employment Type:   Full-Time, non-exempt  Pay Range:   $19.00 - $21.00 per hour *   Work Schedule:   Monday   – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm     (Schedule flexibility   required   to meet business needs)      Primary   Work   Location (s):   Jefferson Washington Township 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, T urnersville, NJ 08012 Why   Y ou’ll   L ove   T his   R ole: As an Eligibility   Specialist I ,   you’ll get to   make a difference in patients’ lives every day !   You   will   be   a lifeline for patients navigating some of the most stressful moments of their healthcare journey. In this role,   you’ll   meet directly with patients and families, listen to their stories, and help them access financial   assistance   programs that can remove barriers to receiving essential medical care.   You’ll   use your compassion, communication skills, and   problem ‑ solving   abilities to guide   patients’   step ‑ by ‑ step   through applications for Medicaid, Medicare, disability, and hospital charity programs. Every interaction you have helps someone understand their options, feel supported, and move forward with confidence.   If   you’re   motivated by meaningful,   people ‑ centered   work   –   and you want a role where your efforts make a clear and immediate difference   –   this position offers the opportunity to build relationships, grow your skills, and positively   impact   patient lives every day.   What   Y ou’ll   D o:   Serve as a patient advocate , meeting   with patients in-person   at   bedside, to assess   eligibility for   financial   assistance   programs .   Engage patients via phone outreach   to   facilitate   their   cooperation and   support the completion of required screenings and documentation.    Guide patients through complex   application process es   for programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Disability, and hospital charity care, ensuring   timely   submission of   accurate   documentation.   Collaborate   and build relationships   across   teams , acting   as a   liaison   between patients, hospital staff, and government agencies to   secure coverage   and resolve   eligibility   issues.   Manage a high case load effectively ,   prioritizing tasks , following up on pending applications, and meeting   deadlines   while also adhering to productivity and quality expectations   (KPIs) .   Communicate with clarity and empathy , explaining   financial   responsibilities and   assistance   options in ways…