Medicaid Coordinator

Sunnyside Care Center; Schepps Corners (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Care Center is seeking a motivated Medicaid Specialist to join our busy nursing home team. The role involves guiding potential enrollees through the Medicaid application process, managing documentation, and ensuring timely recertifications to prevent lapses.

You will liaise with residents, families, and LDSS/government agencies, educate applicants, and maintain accurate eligibility records. Growth opportunities are available within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and a team player.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Educate potential enrollees regarding the Medicaid process.
• Collect documentation and assemble/submit application packets.
• Follow-up communication with LDSS offices to track applications through the system.
• Recertify all residents’ coverage before it lapses (typically annually).
• Research and resolve Medicaid issues including provision of requested documentation within specified time frames.
• Maintain accurate records of members’ eligibility statuses and recertification dates.
• Be a community ambassador for the facility.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Team player

Relationship building

Independent work

Multitasking

Job description

Sunnyside Care Center - Looking for a motivated, detail orientated person to work in a busy nursing home assisting families to complete Medicaid applications. The Medicaid Specialist will assist potential enrollees with the Medicaid application process, recertification and eligibility issues. Responsibilities Educate potential enrollees regarding the Medicaid process. Collect documentation and assemble/submit application packets. Follow-up communication with LDSS offices to trackapplications through the system. Recertify all residents’ coverage before it lapses (typically annually). Research and resolve Medicaid issues including provision of requested documentation within specified time frames. Maintain accurate records of members’ eligibility statuses and recertification dates. Be a community ambassador for the facility. Qualifications You should be highly organized and a team player. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. The ideal candidate will be able to build strong relationships with residents, families, and the government agencies with which we work. You must have the ability to work independently managing multiple projects as there is plenty of room for growth in this organization. Requirements: A minimum of 1 year of Medicaid Eligibility Experience