Benefit Program Specialist (FSH)

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Benefit Program Specialist at Fulton State Hospital to manage insurance eligibility and benefits for consumers. The role focuses on Medicare, Medicaid, and SSDI/SSI, along with maintaining comprehensive financial records.

The position requires detail-oriented interviewers who can determine resources and apply the Standard Means Test, while aligning with hospital policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance eligibility research methods.
• Ability to identify and resolve application issues; attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, planning, organization skills and the ability to problem solve and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply and monitor consumer benefits such as Medicare part B, Medicaid, and SSDI/SSI.
• Maintain consumer files of all financial information.
• Interview consumers for financial resources and set rates according to the Standard Means Test.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Tools

CIMOR

MO HealthNet

Cerner EHR systems

FAMIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Location: Fulton State Hospital - Accounting/Reimbursements Office

Benefit Program Specialist

Salary: $39,276/year

Fulton State Hospital - Accounting/Reimbursements Office

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why You’ll Love This Position

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU can contribute to individuals' recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Accounting Department.

This position is responsible for applying and monitoring consumer's benefits such as Medicare part B, Medicaid, and SSDI/SSI. Maintaining consumer's files of all financial information. Interviewing consumers for financial resources and set rates according to the Standard Means Test.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below a successful candidate should have the knowledge of research methods related to insurance eligibility and the ability to identify and resolve application issues. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellent communication, planning, organization skills and the ability to problem solve and work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have satisfactory performance, no written reprimands within the past 6 months, and no other disciplinary actions during the past 12 months.
• Adheres to the safety and security policies for the hospital.
• Embraces the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and shows respect daily.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of CIMOR, MO HealthNet, Cerner EHR systems, FAMIS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Access
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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