Medicaid specialist assistant

Alluresterling; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Alluresterling is seeking a Part-Time Illinois Medicaid Long-Term Care Specialist in Niles, Illinois. The ideal candidate must have verifiable hands-on experience managing Medicaid cases and must possess strong communication skills. They will file and manage Medicaid applications, track deadlines, and work with caseworkers. Compensation is between $40,000 and $50,000 annually, based on verified experience. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience managing Long-Term Care Medicaid cases required.
• Illinois Medicaid experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage strict filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• File and manage LTC Medicaid applications.
• Monitor eligibility and case progress.
• Communicate directly with Medicaid caseworkers for timely approvals.

Skills

Managing Long-Term Care Medicaid cases

Interacting with Medicaid caseworkers

Filing Long-Term Care Medicaid applications

Preparing and managing appeals

Understanding procedural requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility) system

MEDI system

Job description

Part-Time Illinois Medicaid Long-Term Care Specialist (30 Hours/Week)

Verified Medicaid Case Experience Required – Illinois Experience Strongly Preferred

We are seeking a highly experienced Medicaid professional with direct, verifiable, hands-on experience managing Long-Term Care Medicaid cases from application through approval, appeals, and reopening denied cases.

This is NOT an entry-level position.
General Medicaid knowledge alone is NOT sufficient.

Out-of-state Medicaid experience will be reviewed; however, Illinois Medicaid experience is strongly preferred, as each state operates independently with different systems, policies, and procedural requirements.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS – DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must have verifiable, direct experiencewith:

• Filing Long-Term Care Medicaid applications
• Managing cases from initial filing through approval
• Working directly with Medicaid caseworkers to resolve pending issues
• Handling OIG-related matters
• Preparing and managing appeals, including participation in administrative hearings
• Reopening denied cases and understanding procedural requirements
• Managing strict filing deadlines and timely submission requirements
• Tracking deadlines related to:
• Backdating coverage
• Appeals filings
• Reconsiderations and reopening denied cases

Strong Preference Given To Candidates With Illinois Experience Including:

• Filing applications through the ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility) system
• Using the MEDI systemto verify eligibility and monitor case status
• Working knowledge of the Illinois Medicaid Policy Manual
• Experience with Illinois Long-Term Care billing practices and reimbursement timelines

Illinois experience must be clearly reflected on your resume and will be verified.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Experience using PointClickCare (PCC)software
• Experience working within a long-term care facility environment
• Understanding how Medicaid eligibility impacts facility billing cycles

Key Responsibilities

• File and manage LTC Medicaid applications
• Monitor eligibility and case progress
• Track and comply with all deadlines for appeals, backdating, and reopened cases
• Communicate directly with Medicaid caseworkers to secure timely approvals
• Communicate directly with Business Office Managers and Regional Business Office Managers to ensure smooth processing and follow-through of all pending cases
• Prepare documentation for OIG cases and appeals
• Ensure approvals are obtained timely to protect reimbursement

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Work Environment & Candidate Profile

This role offers excellent guidance and strong team support from management and coworkers.Collaboration is valued, and you will be part of a supportive team environment.

However, the ideal candidate must:

• Be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Be highly detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Think critically and act quickly
• Work well with others
• Be adaptable and able to accept and tolerate procedural or policy changes
• Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment

Position Details

• Part-Time: 30 hours per week
• Compensation based on verified experience
• Independent role within a collaborative team
• Salary $40,000-$50,000 a year pending experience