Medicaid Specialist

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking an organized Medicaid Specialist to join the Finance team. This full-time role covers the Medicaid workflow from interview to application and approval.

The position entails determining eligibility, outlining requirements to families, and submitting applications. The Institute offers a stable, mission-driven environment with comprehensive staff support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Experience in office, accounting, or financial roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage Medicaid process from resident/family interview through application and approval.
• Determine residents' eligibility for Medicaid; communicate requirements to families.
• Submit Medicaid applications and ensure documentation meets program standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Medicaid Specialist - Full Time

This is a Full Time position with a primary schedule of 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking an organized and experienced Medicaid Specialist, knowledgeable to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Medicaid Manager, The Medicaid Specialist is responsible for the Medicaid process from resident/family interview to application and approval.

The position duties include determining residents' eligibility for Medicaid approval, provide eligibility requirements and document requirements to family, and submit applications.

About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Why Work at Parker

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results

• Excellent training and clinical education

• Accessible via public transportation

• Free parking on site for all staff

• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

• Regular consistent schedules with full time and overtime opportunities available

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree

• Experience in office/accounting/financial

• Must be proficient in MS Office, including Excel and Word

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy