Medicaid Eligibility & Billing Coordinator

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home in Buffalo, NY seeks a Business Office Assistant to support Medicaid eligibility verification and Medicaid application processing within the facility’s business office. The role also includes maintaining resident billing, trust accounts, and coordination of collections, while upholding confidentiality.

The position emphasizes strong communication with residents, families and staff, and involves general office duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Assists residents applying for Medicaid coverage and handles back-office billing tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information according to policy.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Maintains accurate records of payor sources and balances.

Responsibilities

• Verify patients’ eligibility for Medicaid.
• Process Medicaid applications and collect required paperwork.
• Review Medicaid Pending cases with Department of Social Services and advise on problems.
• Follow up on recertification requests and budget determinations.
• Maintain resident trust accounts and reconcile balances monthly.
• Coordinate all collection efforts with the facility Administrator.
• Explain bills to residents and maintain backup records.

Skills

Medicaid knowledge

Confidentiality

Office communication

Record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home in Buffalo, NY seeks a Business Office Assistant to support Medicaid eligibility verification and Medicaid application processing within the facility’s business office. The role also includes maintaining resident billing, trust accounts, and coordination of collections, while upholding confidentiality.

The position emphasizes strong communication with residents, families and staff, and involves general office duties as assigned by the Administrator.