Medicaid Eligibility Technician – Senior Services (Hybrid)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Health in Anchorage invites applications for a Senior Services Technician to process Medicaid Waiver applications and determine eligibility and benefit authorizations.

You will perform administrative duties and communicate with consumers, care coordinators, and legal representatives. Some travel within Alaska is required; hybrid telework may be possible after probation.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three years of clerical experience with one year of experience in public health, health care services, senior services, medical assistance programs, health education, nursing, medical social work, health services administration, or a closely related field.
• Substitution: College education from an accredited college with a course emphasis in social services or a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process applications for Medicaid Waiver services and make accurate, timely eligibility determinations and benefit authorizations.
• Perform administrative duties by mailing, faxing, or secure messaging notices to consumers and corresponding with care coordinators and legal representatives.
• This Position will require occasional travel within the State of Alaska.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Alaska Department of Health in Anchorage invites applications for a Senior Services Technician to process Medicaid Waiver applications and determine eligibility and benefit authorizations.

You will perform administrative duties and communicate with consumers, care coordinators, and legal representatives. Some travel within Alaska is required; hybrid telework may be possible after probation.