Bilingual Eligibility Specialist - Montrose Clinic
Legacy Community Health
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Posted
- Oct 23
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Legacy Community Health
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
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.
What you'll do
- Conduct eligibility assessments for clients, adhering to specific program guidelines.
- Verify that clients do not have other payer sources, such as Medicaid, Medicare, or third-party insurance.
- Register clients into the CPCDMS and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Perform data entry of eligible clients into our electronic system.
- Maintain up-to-date and orderly eligibility files for seamless access and review.
- Conduct renewal eligibility assessments as required by each program.
- Confirm eligibility appointments and set initial service appointments once eligibility is determined.
- Provide clients with a list of required eligibility documentation.
- Participate actively in the Performance Improvement Program.
- Promote effective working relations and collaborate as part of a dedicated team.
- Attend all required safety training programs and adhere to safety protocols.
- Ensure a safe environment by following proper procedures and reporting concerns.
- Travel to other sites for training and coverage as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the team.
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED, some medical knowledge.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of medical billing experience preferred.
- Some training or background in ICD-A / CPT codes preferred.
- Ability to understand and practice bookkeeping and accounting terminology required.
- Ability to operate computers and other office machines required.
- Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and billing practices preferred.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Education: a high school diploma
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Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Subsidized Gym Membership
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