Public Benefits Advocate (Eligibility Specialist)

Public Benefits Advocate (Eligibility Specialist)


MASH, Inc. (Medical Advocacy Services for Healthcare, Inc.) is a leading resource partner in the health and eligibility industry. We are experiencing growth in the Houston, TX area and have an immediate opening for a full-time PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCATE who will provide assistance through the maze of public benefits programs.

MASH Advocates assist patients with applications, interviews, appointments, hearings, and all other necessary steps to obtain certification for medical coverage.

The MASH philosophy is to recruit and hire qualified people who have substantial knowledge of various public benefit programs and who share our commitment to serving self pay patients, healthcare providers and the communities in which we are located.

If you have government or healthcare experience, or if you’re just ready for a new opportunity that will use your professional experience and skills in helping individuals, and you want to join a team of professionals who have a mission to assist hospitals and ensure quality care by increasing revenue for partner hospitals, we want you on our team!

If interested, contact MASH’s HR Department at: [Click here for email]; MASH, Inc., HR Department, 1227 W. Magnolia Ave, Suite 150, Fort Worth, TX 76104; or fax your resume to (817) 924-1681. For more information about the company log on to our web site at www.mashinc.com
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant Requirements:
Experience with obtaining eligibility for healthcare clients in a health care, hospital and or government setting desired.Motivated individual who desires to make a difference in others lives by working directly with clients and multiple government agenciesExperienced with the disability claims process as a Social Security claims rep, DDS or DHS eligibility worker desiredStrong Communication skills required, both orally and in writingDedicated to working with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgroundsSkilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities with demonstrated experience in case management to include some medical knowledgeMust be able to interpret and define an extensive variety of problems, collect data, document the facts, and draw valid conclusionsMust be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office productsBilingual (Spanish/English) - a plusReliable transportation is required
CareerBuilder Related Terms: Advocate, Public Benefits Counselor, Case Manager, Bilingual, Benefits Counselor, Disability Counselor, Eligibility Specialist, Social Security Disability, Disability Claims