Local Funding Specialist (4938-61)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid work options

Vacation time

Personal days

Sick days

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HRA available

Free medical care and prescriptions

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement & PSLF

Job summary

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services seeks a Local Funding Specialist in Cincinnati, OH. The role centers on reviewing provider invoices, ensuring funding accuracy, and supporting Medicaid TCM billing, with a focus on compliant records and timely reimbursements.

The position offers a starting \

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of demonstrably related experience required.
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes provider invoices for locally funded services, verifying documentation, authorizations, and compliance with agency and funding requirements; researches discrepancies and coordinates timely resolution and payment.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial and funding records in agency systems, including data entry, reconciliation, documentation, and tracking of locally funded services.
• Supports Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) billing by reviewing documentation for billing readiness, identifying and following up on issues, and providing backup support to maintain timely and compliant claim submission.
• Serves as a resource to providers and internal staff regarding invoicing, billing requirements, documentation standards, payment status, and local funding procedures; collaborates with Business Services, Accounts Payable, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Supports continuous improvement of local funding and billing operations by helping develop standardized procedures, testing system and process enhancements, creating training and procedural materials, and providing cross-trained backup to promote operational continuity.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position:Local Funding Specialist (4938-61)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:4938-61

# of Openings:1

Local Funding Specialist (4938-61)

At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day - and we're looking for people who want their work to matter.

We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others
• Communicate clearly and compassionately - in writing and in person
• Want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community

What we offer

Competitive Pay

• Starting salary is based on experience: $23.00/hr. ($43,300/yr) with no comparable experience, up to $28.75/hr. ($54,100/yr) with 10+ years in the same role
• Hourly role paid bi-weekly

Work-Life Balance

• 36.25-hour full-time work week (7 hours and 15 minutes per day)
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work-from-home options
• 3 weeks' vacation accrual per year with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire
• 3 personal days per year
• 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
• FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution

Local Funding Specialist

In a typical day as a Local Funding Specialist, you might begin the day reviewing provider invoices and supporting documentation, comparing services to approved authorizations, and following up on discrepancies or missing information. Throughout the day, you’ll update funding records, monitor documentation and billing readiness for Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) services, respond to questions from providers and internal staff, and collaborate with Business Services or Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues. You’ll also have opportunities to improve processes, update procedures or training materials, and support team members with backup coverage, helping ensure accurate records, timely provider reimbursement, and consistent, compliant financial operations.

Job Duties (Summary)

• Reviews and processes provider invoices for locally funded services, verifying documentation, authorizations, and compliance with agency and funding requirements; researches discrepancies and coordinates timely resolution and payment.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial and funding records in agency systems, including data entry, reconciliation, documentation, and tracking of locally funded services.
• Supports Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) billing by reviewing documentation for billing readiness, identifying and following up on issues, and providing backup support to maintain timely and compliant claim submission.
• Serves as a resource to providers and internal staff regarding invoicing, billing requirements, documentation standards, payment status, and local funding procedures; collaborates with Business Services, Accounts Payable, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Supports continuous improvement of local funding and billing operations by helping develop standardized procedures, testing system and process enhancements, creating training and procedural materials, and providing cross-trained backup to promote operational continuity.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of demonstrably related experience
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed

Hybrid locations - work is performed both away from the office and at Hamilton County Central Campus: 1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237

The flexibility to work from home is available when job duties allow.

Deadline to Apply

Monday, October 12 th , 2026, at noon ET

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.