Lead Eligibility Specialist Bilingual - Montrose Allen Parkway

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Schedule

Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

Lead Eligibility Specialist Bilingual - Montrose (Job Overview)

At Legacy Community Health, we believe in making a significant impact on community healthcare with every step we take. As a Bilingual Eligibility Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring that every person in the vibrant Houston community has access to essential health services. This isn't just a job—it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Meticulously review procedures and guidelines to determine patient eligibility for third-party reimbursement.
• Process data for new patient admissions into the CPCDMS system and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Cook up initial service appointments to ensure swift access to care post-eligibility determination.
• Ensure accurate coding for insurance billing to support smooth financial operations and compliance.
• Handle inquiries from prospective applicants and patients with empathetic and informative communication.
• Participate in safety education and annual education initiatives to stay abreast of community healthcare practices.
• Serve as the first-line contact in the manager's absence, managing clinic schedules and providing report assistance.
• Conduct site visits to support departmental functions and foster a collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, ensuring foundational readiness for the role.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in medical billing, crucial for managing intricate billing processes.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish to effectively serve our diverse community.
• Experience with ICD-A or CPT codes preferred, enhancing your ability to manage comprehensive coding requirements.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

• Approachable & Collaborative
• Driven & Committed
• Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators