MedEligible Coordinator

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

April 17 2025

Department:

Medical Eligible Services

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

NonUnionNCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a notforprofit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your wellbeing and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE 40hours per week)

• 8hour day shifts

• No weekends

• FullTime benefit eligible

Job Description:

Supports both internal and external customers of the MedEligible department by working with patient referrals for financial assistance. Responsible for call resolution counseling patients with financial hardship and provide account resolution utilizing multiple systems. May perform final assessment and review of unsuccessful accounts and complete the necessary steps to close the account and initiate the selfpay process.

Principle Responsibilities

• Customer Service.
  • Professionally handle inbound phone calls to ensure one call resolution and document required information via system applications. Review all voicemails and return the call or forward voicemail to appropriate team member.
  • Counsels patients experiencing financial hardship and route them to the appropriate area. Recommend programs that would best fit their needs based on knowledge of financial assistance program requirements.
  • Maintains accuracy of patient records by updating account information.
  • Contacts patients and/or healthcare providers to obtain signatures on registration forms consents or to obtain insurance information. Contacts patients and/or insurances to resolve issues such as coordination of benefits and information discrepancies.
  • Performs final assessment and review of unsuccessful accounts and complete the necessary steps to close the account and initiate the selfpay process.
  • Deescalates basic situations including customer complaints.
• Processing New Referrals.
  • Receives all MedEligible insurance and Social Security referrals; must be able to assess and analyzes patient visit information to determine what type of referral is needed based on knowledge of state and federal programs. Assigns referrals to the appropriate team member.
  • Responsible to complete new referral batches throughout the day to ensure all referrals are loaded into the appropriate system.
  • Assists Social Security Advocate Senior with client appointments and update appropriate system as needed.
• Approval Preparation.
  • Verifies insurance eligibility and contact insurance companies as needed to verify coverage and resolve insurance disputes.
  • Validates all eligible accounts are included in approval process and note in all appropriate systems. Submit account for final approval.
  • This may include adding coverage to the account for billing.
• Administrative Support.
  • Works variance reports to resolve account discrepancies. Complete all work necessary to correct the error in the appropriate systems.
  • Posts payments/checks to department systems and validate that transactions are balanced.
  • Completes medical record requests for Social Security appeal cases when appropriate.
  • Obtains employment and bank verifications from patients employer or bank to process patients financial assistance application.
  • Completes skip tracing to verify patient demographics.
  • Sorts mail scan into the system and forward mail to the appropriate person scan documents to document storage review incoming faxes.
  • Provides back up to the ARS Office Coordinator and other MedEligible Coordinators as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 1 year experience in customer service healthcare insurance and benefit verification. May have expertise in healthcare and/or finance. Proficient with computers and programs including Word Excel and Outlook. Proven strong customer service skills with an exceptional ability to listen and communicate to others

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates or Vocational degree
• 1 year experience within MedEligible Services Financial counseling or revenue cycle background

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weightUp to 10 lbs. occasionally negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.55 to $29.35 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total wellbeing mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your wellbeing. Because wellbeing means something different to everyone our awardwinning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in wellbeing dollars dedicated wellbeing navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary employeeled groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Shortterm/Longterm Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)3 eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.