What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAIVER PROGRAMS ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST - 33615 position at State of Tennessee?
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Waivers Programs Eligibility Specialist
Division of TennCare - Member Services, Eligiblity Operations Group (EOG)
Nashville, TN
Minimum Monthly Starting Salary: $3,534
Exceptions for higher compensation may be considered based on education and experience in accordance with Department of Human Resources (DOHR) policy.
Posting Closes: 07/20/2022
Who we are and what we do:
TennCare is Tennessee's managed care Medicaid program that provides health insurance coverage to certain groups of low-income individuals such as pregnant women, children, caretaker relatives of young children, older adults, and adults with physical disabilities. TennCare provides coverage for approximately 1.6 million Tennesseans and operates with an annual budget of approximately $12 billion. It is run by the Division of TennCare with oversight and some funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
TennCare's mission is to improve the lives of Tennesseans by providing high-quality cost-effective care. To fulfill that purpose, we equip each employee for active participation and empower teams to communicate and work collaboratively to improve organizational processes in order to make a difference in the lives our members. Because of the positive impact TennCare has on the lives of the most vulnerable Tennesseans, TennCare employees report that their work provides them with a sense of meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. TennCare leadership understands that employees are our most valuable resource and ensures professional and leadership development are a priority for the agency.
How you make a difference in this role:
The Division of TennCare is seeking a Waiver Programs Eligibility Specialist in the Eligibility Operations Group within Member Services. This position will report directly to an Eligibility Operations Group Manager. In general, TennCare Program Coordinators on this team will work in TEDS processing applications to determine eligibility for Institutional Medicaid. The TennCare Program Coordinator will work with customers, families, facilities, and Authorized Representatives to relay clear information and expectations of the information needed for an accurate eligibility determination. Additionally, the TennCare Program Coordinator will document actions in TEDS (& other systems) when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Review all received documents and make an eligibility determination in accordance with all rules, regulations, polices and guidelines.
Process Medicaid applications timely according to the established policies and regulations.
Provide support and guidance to assigned staff on matters relating to Medicaid rules, regulations, policies and procedures and organizational databases.
Evaluate production to ensure accuracy and that production standards are met.
Provide and participate in training, resources, and tools to increase performance and professional development of staff
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college, university, or professional school with one of the following:
Bachelor's Degree or 4 years relevant experience or a combination of the two
Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
Advanced writing and communication skills
Desirable qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or professional level experience interpreting policy or procedural provisions for a TennCare, Medicaid, Managed Care, or other related health insurance organization, or supervising professional staff who deal with health insurance
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Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
