Medicaid Specialist, Special Ed Claims & Training

Tusd1; 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

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.