Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - Growth & Impact

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 47,051,000 - 60,959,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Medicaid Analyst (MA) to acquire extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and use the tools to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations.

The MA determines eligibility for health insurance for members and applicants, receiving applications electronically, by mail, by email, in person, or by telephone. This role requires competency with web-based programs and handling high call volumes in a Call-Center style setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for health insurance for members and applicants.
• Review applications received electronically, by mail, email, in person, or by telephone.
• Apply Medicaid policy and procedures to make eligibility determinations; ensure timeliness and accuracy.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Accountability

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web-based programs

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Medicaid Analyst (MA) to acquire extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and use the tools to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations.

The MA determines eligibility for health insurance for members and applicants, receiving applications electronically, by mail, by email, in person, or by telephone. This role requires competency with web-based programs and handling high call volumes in a Call-Center style setting.