Medicaid Enrollment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Medicaid Enrollment Specialist

Full Time | Days (On-site)

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Medicaid Enrollment Specialist.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by corporate leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. When you join our team you can expect:

• Industry-leading benefits such as $0 cost medical coverage option ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
• Pay on-demand. Access to a portion of your earned wages in real-time.
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement ***
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
• Paid Lunch ***
• Discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Shoe discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• Weekend differentials and additional shift differentials!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• A commitment to growing our leaders with leadership & mentorship programs available

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

As a Medicaid Enrollment Specialist you will carry out our Mission of Love by being responsible for coordinating the application and eligibility for Medical Assistance or other financial assistance benefits for eligible residents.

Our Medicaid Enrollment Specialist is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for timely communication with residents and families to assist with application for Medical Assistance or other financial assistance benefits.
• Initiate and conduct regular phone, e-mail, and other communications with residents, Social Services, HIM/clinics, family members, and various agencies.
• Review and process Medicaid applications, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate. Responsible for tracking and follow up of renewal of benefits, including documentation/saving of all appropriate information.
• Provide excellent customer service to resident applications for SSI, Medicare buy-in, PACE, VA benefits and notify appropriate agency when benefits must change.
• Communication with the County Assistance Office or other appropriate agencies when there is a change in level of care, income, change in eligibility or admission status.
• Initiate and track Resource Assessments and assist families with completion.
• Provide assistance with direct deposit of income, collection of patient pay, cash posting and collection activities as necessary.
• Accurately document payer, resident liability, and income deduction information in billing system, document and communicate as appropriate.
• Additional cross training and duties as assigned.

What You Have:

• Strong understanding of resource assessment and Medicaid application practices for skilled nursing facility.
• Accounting degree and two years of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication and follow up skills.
• Proficiency in computer operations. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include spreadsheet development and data analysis functionalities. Efficient management of digital files and databases. Experience with cloud-based collaborative tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) preferred.
• Experience with the PROMISE and DHS websites required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.