The WellFund Disability Coordinator
Company: RevOne Companies
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
The WellFund Disability Coordinator builds working relationships
with clients and patients, completes and follows the entire Social
Security Disability process from the initial application to the
final allowance or denial. The Disability Coordinator identifies
and resolves barriers to the Social Security Disability allowance
while supporting patients and their family during the process. The
Disability Coordinator works as part of an extensive team,
including; Patient Advocates, The WellFund On-Site Manager,
Hospital Case Management, Hospital Business Office/ Revenue Cycle
Employees, Hospital Patient Financial Counselors and various other
clinical and non-clinical hospital staff. The Disability
Coordinator exhibits superior customer service skills and provides
prompt courteous service to patients in an organized and
professional manner at all times. Essential Duties of the Position
Excellent communication, interpersonal and telephone skills
Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems Ensures
adequate documentation is maintained, accurate and secure at all
times Collects and reviews patient information to determine
patient’s Social Security disability eligibility Prepares
application related documents and reviews them for accuracy and
completeness Communicate clearly, timely, and positively with
patients Ability to learn quickly and navigate effectively through
multiple systems Professional attitude, and able to maintain
composure in urgent or confrontational situations Effective
critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills Display
strong organization/time management skills while working
independently Team player attitude Develop and retain professional
relationships with hospital and The WellFund staff Maintains HIPAA
confidentiality at all times Supports the mission and goals of The
WellFund Requirements Computer proficiency skills with the ability
to learn multiple databases and use Microsoft Office Excellent
telephone skills with a comfort level of speaking with claimants
during emotionally and physically difficult circumstances using
excellent verbal and written communication skills An Associate’s
Degree or the equivalency is required. Experience as a Patient
Advocate, Clinical Support Staff, Nursing, Psychiatric Care,
Hospital Account Receivables, Health Insurance Benefits and/or any
such experience in the healthcare industry is s plus. Considerable
knowledge of Medicaid programs including the Federal Marketplace
General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services
which could affect the client/applicant and disability process
Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at
large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and
interpret rules, regulations and procedures Ability to perform job
functions within structured time frames Must have working knowledge
of HIPAA, FDCPA, and Red Flag regulations Difficulty of Work The
position of Disability Coordinator often includes difficult
situations for the patient and their family. This may include
terminal illness, traumatic injuries, and situations involving law
enforcement. Disability Coordinators are required to ask patients
very personal, uncomfortable and difficult questions regarding
their health and history; possibly including criminal acts such as
illicit drug use; as well as, detailed descriptions of situations
involving patients who are the victims of crime while remaining
non-judgmental and compassionate regarding their situation.
Responsibility The Disability Coordinator is responsible for
interviewing patients, completing, reviewing and analyzing
disability claims throughout the claims process. This involves
reviewing the patient’s medical, psychiatric, social and vocational
histories in order to complete the Social Security Disability
Claim. Disability Coordinators are responsible for contacting
patients/claimants, Patient Advocates, Case Managers and Social
Security Personnel in order to write detailed medical, vocational
and social summaries for each patient/claimant. The Disability
Coordinator works in a team concept, but takes calls, completes
follow-up, interviews patients and builds the case file on his/her
own. Personal Work Relationships The Disability Coordinator must
deal with a variety of staff levels, conditions and circumstances
throughout numerous hospital departments and government agencies
continuously working with colleagues, team leads, supervisors and
management staff. Salary Description $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
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