Inpatient Eligibility Specialist/FT/Onsite- Mercy Hospital STL

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Mercy Hospital St Louis Until 10/4/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Interviews uninsured/under-insured patients in a hospital setting to determine eligibility for State Medicaid benefits and Financial Assistance. Requires assisting patients in hospital rooms with the application processes to facilitate accurate and appropriate application submission. Requires building a positive relationship with the patient and communication of the eligibility process and the benefits of having Medicaid coverage. Oversight of signatures on State forms and clear communication regarding the additional documents the patient will need to provide to complete the application is central to this role. This position is in the facility and is not remote.

Position Details:

Employment Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum years and type of experience: 1-2 years of experience in the healthcare industry, social work, or case management environment, interacting with patients regarding financial concerns, working with self-pay, underinsured, or a compromised population in a face-to-face customer service capacity proactively explaining complicated programs.
 
Other knowledge, skills and abilities preferred:
Understanding of Revenue Cycle functions including billing, payments, denials, authorizations, and benefit verifications. Knowledge of health insurance requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology. Patient access experience with managed care/insurance knowledge. Ability to comprehend various state Medicaid plan qualifications and communicate patient benefits clearly and effectively to those most likely to benefit. Good math skills and ability to identify best program for an applicant out of those available. Complete written applications with patients to submit to state agencies and ensure the supporting documents will be provided timely. 
Customer service ability, strong face to face communication skills, background working with customers or patients on document completion and applications, knowledge of medical expenses and associated bills, knowledge of patient insurance, ability to multitask, ability to learn complex state requirements for programs and explain to patients, bias for action, patient/consumer-focused, entrepreneurial and commitment to excellence and service.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

About this role

Summary

Assist patients with Medicaid applications and explain eligibility in a hospital setting

Job title

Inpatient Eligibility Specialist/FT/Onsite- Mercy Hospital STL

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Onsite at Mercy Hospital St Louis, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicemedical terminologybenefit verificationcommunicationmedical billing

Preferred skills

revenue cycleinsurance requirementsmedical expensesmultitaskingstate Medicaid

Specializations

medical billingpatient servicesinsurance verificationmedicaid
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St. Louis, MO, USA

On-site City
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