Medicaid Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Morrison (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Morrison, CO is seeking a Medicaid Specialist to support the Business Office Manager in a skilled nursing facility. You will handle administrative tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support financial operations.

The role requires 1–3 years in nursing home business office functions, proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, and knowledge of Medicaid processes. You will collaborate with staff, residents, and families to maintain smooth office operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in nursing home business office functions.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to nursing facility administrative procedures.
• Experience with bookkeeping and basic accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the BOM with overall administrative activities in compliance with regulations.
• Input and reconcile ledgers, record payments, and prepare bank deposits.
• Process Medicaid applications and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage accounts payable, including invoicing and ledgers.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable, reporting delinquent accounts to the Manager.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports as required.
• Provide oversight of Resident Trust accounts and quarterly accounting for residents.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and families, fostering teamwork.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from BOM, AR Resource, or NHA.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Bookkeeping

Operating platforms

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the position

The Medicaid Specialist is responsible forsupporting the Business Office Manager (BOM) with administrative activities in a skilled nursing facility. This role requires prior experience in a similar position and focuses on maintainingcompliance with federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring efficient office operations. The assistant will handle financial tasks, customer service, and collaboration with various stakeholders within the facility.

Responsibilities may include/As signed by BOM and AR Resource:

• Assist the BOM with overall administrative activities in compliance with regulations.
• Input and reconcile ledgers, record payments, and prepare bank deposits.
• Process Medicaid applications and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage accounts payable, including invoicing and ledgers.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable, reporting delinquent accounts to the Manager.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports as required.
• Provide oversight of Resident Trust accounts and quarterly accounting for residents.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and families, fostering teamwork.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from BOM, AR Resource, or NHA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in nursing home business office functions preferred.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Outlook and operating platforms.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining tonursing facility administrative procedures. Experience with bookkeeping and basic accounting functions.