Field Rep / Eligibility Worker I (San Francisco)

Health Advocates is seeking a Field Rep/Eligibility Worker I I for a client hospital in San Francisco, CA. This position will cover the North Bay Area (San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Fairfield) and occasional travel may be required to other Bay areas as needed. WE OFFER PAID TRAINING! Job Summary Screens and interviews patients to qualify for governmental benefits (Medi-Cal, VOC, SSI/SSDI, TPL, etc.) within established guidelines. Responsibilities include completing and submitting applications to appropriate government agency, filing Medi-Cal applications, traveling to patient’s last known address in order to complete applications, pick-up and deliver correspondence to various hospital/facilities and other designated government offices, work closely with hospital personnel, and performs additional duties, as needed. Qualifications •High School diploma or GED equivalent required •Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred (Speak, Read, and Write) •Bilingual English/Cantonese is a plus •1-2 years of customer service experience; preferably in a call center, healthcare environment, or any combination of experience, education, or training •Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean DMV record •Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance •Must be comfortable traveling to all types of neighborhoods, including housing projects and the homeless community •Basic office skills and computer literacy required •Ability to adapt and manage change in a fast-paced environment •Must be able to type 30 wpm Working Title: Field Rep I Pay rate: $24.57 - $31.88 per hour (Depending on Relevant Experience) Position Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt Schedule: Work Week Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Other: We conduct assessment testing and post offer background checks Benefits Health Advocates offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of today's employees. They include: Healthcare and Insurance Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union, Rideshare Incentives, Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions, Employee Referral Program, Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave and other time off. About Us Founded in 1990, Health Advocates is the largest privately funded public advocacy company in California providing Eligibility and Recovery services to California public health systems, private hospitals, clinics, health plans, government agencies, and individuals. We are dedicated to identifying medical coverage from third-party sources such as Medi-Cal, Social Security (SSI/SSDI), and other health insurance programs to minimize uncompensated care to the benefit of both our clients and the patients and applicants they serve. Our success is born from a very unique blend of resources, expertise, and an unwavering determination to identify coverage and recovery solutions on behalf of patients that simply have no ability to pay their increasing financial healthcare debts. Innovation and compassion are integral to Health Advocates' identity and these attributes have historically served our clients very well. We are proud of our past, excited about our future, and confident of our continued success. This position requires access to confidential protected health information (PHI). Our employees are expected to protect the privacy of all PHI in accordance with Health Advocates' privacy policies and procedures and as required by state and federal law including but not limited to the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule. To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below Apply Now Health Advocates 21540 Plummer Street, Suite B Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 995-9500 p (818) 995-6872 f Health Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. We believe all of our employees should be treated fairly, consistently, and with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of employees. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, fair and competitive wages and benefits, dedication to the job, and close attention to employee relations matters. Searchable Keywords: Admitting, Patient Demographics, Clerk, Searchable Keywords: Social Security Disability, Social Worker, Screener, Medi-Cal, Medical, Verification, Representative, Patients, Advocate, Hospital, Insurance, Healthcare, Access, Benefits, Financial Counselor, Medicaid, Medicare Specialist, Case Analyst, Case Worker, Clerk, Social Services, Social Worker, Screener, Analyst, Patient Representative, Financial Counseling, Patient Advocate, Assistant, BSW, Social Work, Social Security, Fair Hearing, Liability, Bilingual, English/Spanish, Verifier, Account Representative, Assistant, Medi-Cal Eligibility Enrollment Services, Social security claims, Federal Disability Benefits, government entitlements, government benefits, customer service, public health, San Francisco, Oakland, Daly City, Alameda, San Bruno, Pacifica, Sausalito, Tiburon, Strawberry, Berkeley