Medicaid Financial Navigator for Skilled Nursing

Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Financial Counselor to support residents with Medicaid eligibility, applications, renewals, and billing coordination.

The role acts as the main contact for residents, families, and internal departments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reimbursement. You will explain financial obligations in clear terms, gather required documentation, and collaborate with admissions and billing teams to maintain smooth payer processing and compliant

Qualifications

• Experience with Medicaid programs and screening for eligibility.
• Ability to explain financial obligations clearly to residents and families.
• Strong organizational skills for handling documents and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial contact for residents and representatives.
• Interview residents to evaluate payer sources and eligibility.
• Explain Medicaid requirements, resident liability, and spend-downs clearly.
• Submit and track Medicaid applications, renewals, and changes.
• Collect and organize required financial and identity documents.
• Follow up to resolve missing information and delays.
• Monitor Medicaid accounts and maintain accurate notes and deadlines.
• Coordinate with admissions, social services, and billing teams for payer setup.
• Review balances and denials; support corrections and rebilling.
• Perform weekly Medicaid billing, statements, and collections follow-up.

Skills

Medicaid eligibility

Billing coordination

Financial counseling

Communication with residents

Tools

Medicaid software

Job description

Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Financial Counselor to support residents with Medicaid eligibility, applications, renewals, and billing coordination.

The role acts as the main contact for residents, families, and internal departments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reimbursement. You will explain financial obligations in clear terms, gather required documentation, and collaborate with admissions and billing teams to maintain smooth payer processing and compliant