What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid Eligibility Specialist position at Bridges Health?
Are you a hardworking, problem-solving individual with a working knowledge of Medicaid? Are you looking for an employer that will recognize and reward your hard work? If so, we have great news!
Bridges Health is looking to add a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist to their team!
This individual will play a vital role in the company by working closely with residents and/or responsible parties to gather financial information to assist in determining if residents will qualify for Medicaid. The position requires individuals to be resourceful, collaborative, and capable of handling multiple tasks (including research, meeting with and communicating with residents via email/phone, and collecting required financial verifications). Could this job be for you?
Responsibilities and Purpose
- Assessment: Responsible for assessing finances for all new inquiries prior to admission, as well as current residents transitioning from skilled to long term care services.
- Data Entry: Responsible for data entry of resident’s income and assets into Financial Planning Questionnaire to assist in identifying possible Medicaid eligibility issues.
- Data Collection: Collecting required financial documents as identified during financial interview.
- Communication: Send and receive faxed/emailed documents electronically.
- Deploy, maintain and report on various programs.
- Conduct duties in a professional and timely fashion.
Requirements
- Experience in or knowledge of Medicaid eligibility.
- Ability to pass criminal background check.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desired Traits and Experience
- Business Office Manager or Admissions Coordinator experience is helpful.
- Ability to communicate with others in a professional manner.
- Effective communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Work independently.
- Collaborate well with others.
- Multitasking skills.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wage Advances via OnShift Wallet
- Education Funds and Scholarships
- Nurse Aide Training and Certification
- Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
- Clinical Hours For College Students
- CPR and IV Certifications
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership
We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:
- We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
- We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
- We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
- More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.
Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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