Medicaid Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Medicaid Specialist to manage the Medicaid claim program for special education services under the supervision of the Special Education Director and MIPS Coordinator. The role involves coordinating data for IEPs, ensuring ADL compliance, and training providers while monitoring Medicaid procedures.

The position serves as the main contact for Medicaid activities with the MIPS Coordinator and requires collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 1 year of admin/clerical experience or 5 years of admin/clerical experience.
• 1 year of experience or knowledge of special education.
• Proficient using Synergy database and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Medicaid claim program for special education services.
• Coordinate a high volume of data including IEPs and ADL compliance.
• Provide training to providers and monitor participation in Medicaid procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Medicaid program activities alongside the MIPS Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Synergy database

Spreadsheet software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and MIPS Coordinator, the Medicaid Specialist manages the Medicaid claim program for special education services. Coordinate a high volume of data including student Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Education Program compliance for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and provider information. Provide training to providers and monitor participation in required Medicaid procedures. Serves as the primary point of contact for all Medicaid program activities alongside the MIPS Coordinator.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field AND One (1) year of experience in administrative/clerical duties OR Five (5) years of experience or knowledge of administrative/clerical duties
• One (1) year of experience or knowledge of special education
• Proficient using Synergy database, and spreadsheet programs
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS B START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

COMMENTS

Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
Classification: Supervisory/Professional
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.