Medicaid Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Business Office Manager, works independently and as a team to ensure accurate and timely Medical Assistance Approvals for the facility, month end functions and team duties.
• Controls all aspects of Medical Assistance process which includes but not limited to the admission interview with the family, POA, Guardian or even the resident themselves to help educated them concerning their responsibility for achieve MA eligibility.
• Help the responsible party collect required documentation to prove income, medical deductions, and resources necessary for this process.
• Starts to re-route the income from admission, advises procedures and guidelines for other income to be redirected to facility
• Works closely with the Private Pay Associate and the Business Office Manager to maintain aggressive and timely tracking of these accounts and the time frame for potential private pay funds
• Works with and notifies the Resident Assessment Department, the Department of Aging (COSA), the Department of Welfare (County Assistance Office), Millennium Pharmacy and other entities for additional forms or notices of incapacity and MA eligibility
• Establishes changes in dates for MA Pending, discusses and resolves rejections and appeal and ensures timely follow up with outstanding pending accounts.
• Conduct daily telephone contact with alert residents, resident family members, Unit Clerks, Social Service department, etc

Requirements

• Medicare and/or Medicaid billing experience
• Business Office experience in a long-term care setting
• Healthcare billing in general
• Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-tasking atmosphere.
• Proficient with a PC computer and have working knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and Microsoft WORD for various business office related functions
• Basic Math Skills Essential

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent required

Fair Acres offers:

• Choice between two health insurance plans
• Defined pension plan
• Low-cost life insurance plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid vacation plus 16 paid holidays
• Discount at Rocky Run YMCA
• Corporate discounts through TicketsatWork

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23