Medicaid Finance Coordinator — Billing & Eligibility

Aston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Group is seeking a Finance Coordinator to join our business office team in New York. This role focuses on Medicaid billing and collections, and also handles various clerical and billing tasks to ensure proper payments to residents of our nursing home.

The position involves coordinating day-to-day business office operations, conducting Medicaid interviews, and supporting budget integrity while communicating with Medicaid representatives and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related subject.
• Prior experience within the skilled nursing, long-term care industry.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with Medicaid Representatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Business Office.
• Conduct financial interviews for Medicaid application process.
• Attend weekly department meetings to identify potential Medicaid recipients.
• Discuss residents' financial options with Private Pay and NAMI residents.
• Educate residents and families about income payments/NAMI.
• Assist with monthly billing of Private and NAMI.
• Assist with collections of Private and NAMI.
• Handle Medicaid applications and related documents (MEDS).
• Perform yearly Medicaid re-certifications.
• Follow up with local HRA and resolve rejected applications.
• Represent resident financial interests in Fair Hearings as needed.
• Identify budget discrepancies and correct when necessary.
• Assist enrollments/disenrollments for HMO/MLTC.

Skills

Organizational skills

Account reconciliations

Medicaid communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Job description

Aston Group is seeking a Finance Coordinator to join our business office team in New York. This role focuses on Medicaid billing and collections, and also handles various clerical and billing tasks to ensure proper payments to residents of our nursing home.

The position involves coordinating day-to-day business office operations, conducting Medicaid interviews, and supporting budget integrity while communicating with Medicaid representatives and families.