What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Specialist position at Regency Care of Arlington?
General Purpose
Perform functions of the Medicaid Specialist under the direction of the facility Business Office Manager ("BOM") in accordance with sound accounting practices.
Essential Job Functions
- Accumulate and maintain vital statistics relating to admissions, discharges, deaths, transfers and daily census of facilty Medicaid residents
- Prepare an submit monthly resident reports for billing services provided
- Monitor and manage the accounts receivable collection process
- Pursue past due accounts persistently and maintain proper backup documentation for past Patient Monthly Liability
- Submit required form and documentation to local Department of Social Services offices for Medicaid residents
- Attend meetings meetings, seminars and workshops when approved, to assure current knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to bookkeeping functions
- Verify that resident trust is accurately dispersed and posted
- Maintain accurate accounting of patient trust funds to be submitted with any renewal Medicaid applications for residents.
Other Job Duties
- Maintain confidentiality of resident records
- Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment and abuse
- Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility
- Others as directed by the BOM or Administrator
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years experience with State (VA Preferred) Medicaid program and Managed Medicaid products in healthcare facility
- Organized and detail oriented
- Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
- Genuine and care for our elderly and disabled residents
- Comply with Residents Rights and Facility Policy and Procedures
- Perform essential duties as outlined above
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Prescription
- 401k
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- PTO
- Employee Referral Bonus
