Medicaid Team Lead

Eldercare Resource Planning; Texas; A distancia; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off for federal U.S. federal

Health insurance stipend

Company-provided work computer and set

Career path to Certified Medicaid_Pl​“

Leadership training and mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

Eldercare Resource Planning, LLC is seeking a Medicaid Team Lead to supervise a small team of Eligibility & Application Support Specialists and Administrative Assistants. The role focuses on high-performance teamwork, quality, and achieving monthly submission and closure goals.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, knowledge of Medicaid LTC eligibility rules, and experience training staff. The position is fully remote, with a Texas-based employer, and requires proactive client

Formación

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role with people management experience.
• Experience with managing and training direct reports.
• Working knowledge of long term Medicaid, including processing applications and eligibility rules.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• English fluency and professional written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Google Suite and PDF editors.
• Experience with CRM or similar project management database.

Responsabilidades

• Directly oversee a team of 3-4 people including interviewing and hiring for replacements.
• Mentor and develop employees through training and coaching.
• Oversee client caseload and ensure timely submissions and closures.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual performance reviews with staff and escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with Director on staffing and workload planning.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to align on policy changes and process improvements.
• Protect client data per company security policies.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

People management

Performance reviews

Customer service

Google Sheets

CRM

Remote work tools

Strategic thinking

Communication

Hiring & interviewing

Educación

High School Diploma

Herramientas

Google Docs

Adobe Acrobat

CRM database

Descripción del empleo

This is a fully remote position based in Texas with a U.S. based company.

The Medicaid Team Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing cases and people management of their team of Eligibility & Application Support Specialists, as well as Administrative Assistants.

The Team Lead seeks to foster a high performance team, ensure quality of their work, and ensure the team reaches monthly goals of case submissions and closures. The Manager supports the Specialists on their cases and with client escalations, when appropriate.

The Team Lead should possess significant experience in small team leadership, goal setting, performance management, and customer service in a professional service setting. The Manager should be familiar with the Medicaid planning process, eligibility, and the strategies used to achieve results.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Directly oversee a team of 3-4 people including interviewing and hiring for replacements
• Serve as team leader by assessing and developing employees through continuous training and mentoring
• Oversight of direct reports, ensuring efficient management of the team and client caseload
• Effective delegation and engagement, modeling leadership behaviors
• Work with the Director of Medicaid Teams to conduct monthly, quarterly and annual performance reviews; address disciplinary issues when necessary
• Issue Performance Improvement Plans for individual team members when appropriate and ensure appropriate follow up and evaluation for sustained improvement.
• Work with the Sr Manager Medicaid Teams to evaluate team bandwidth and delegation of tasks
• Learn, understand, and research both federal and state Medicaid LTC regulations & eligibility guidelines
• Evaluate cases to facilitate customized eligibility planning strategies for each client
• Serve as adviser on case issues so Medicaid Specialists can accurately process applications within required timelines
• Resolve escalated issues arising from the Medicaid application process
• Hold regular team, and individual direct report, meetings to keep staff updated on process and policy changes
• Promptly respond to client questions or concerns when needed
• Follow company data security policies to ensure client information is secure
• Validate biweekly time cards within RIPPLING
• Be proficient with company productivity tools (CRM database, Google Docs, Adobe PDF editor, online “snail mail”, etc)
• Utilize tracking systems to report data-driven progress towards goals; reviews monthly productivity reports with Sr Manager Medicaid Teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• English fluency and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role with people management experience
• Experience with managing and training direct reports; talented at identifying strengths and sources of confidence in team members
• Working knowledge of long term Medicaid, including processing applications and a thorough understanding of Medicaid LTC eligibility rules
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to process and system improvements Demonstrated ability to understand financial assets, such as IRA's, life insurance policies, annuities, trusts, etc.
• Ability to analyze financial data using spreadsheet calculations; high comfort level with math.
• Experience with complex problem solving and process improvement techniques
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment; self aware and able to accept constructive feedback from team members
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Responsible self-starter who keeps commitments to deadlines
• History of working successfully with individuals and groups representing a range of cultural backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences
• Experience with file and document management
• Proficient in Google Suite of products, including Google Docs and, particularly, Google Sheets
• Proficient using pdf editing software, such as Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional background in the Medicaid long term care industry
• Hands on case management experience
• Experience working in a fully remote environment, using cloud based productivity tools
• Experience using a CRM or similar project management database
• Understanding of how to generate spreadsheet reports from a database or CRM

What We Offer

• Starting compensation amount to be determined
• Paid time off for federal U.S. holidays; additional personal time off (PTO)
• We provide you with a work computer, and related software/hardware, internet stipend
• Health insurance stipend
• Career opportunity to become a Certified Medicaid Planner™
• Comprehensive leadership training and mentorship while becoming familiar with the team management role

Thank you for your interest in the Business Development Executive opportunity with Eldercare Resource Planning. This role is based in Texas, and we are only able to consider candidates who are currently located in the state. If that's you, our team will be in touch if your background is a strong match. If you're outside of Texas, we'll keep your information on file as we continue to grow into new markets.

About Eldercare Resource Planning

Eldercare Resource Planning, LLC is a well-established family owned company providing professional Medicaid Planning services to individuals and families. Our team of Medicaid Specialists are dedicated to working closely with each client, assisting them with the entire application process to ensure a successful approval for Medicaid long term care benefits. To learn more about our company

Our company strives to create a work culture that provides growth for its team members. Our goal is to foster both personal and professional development for our team.

NOTE: We are registered to employ U.S. citizens in many (but not all) states. If you do not reside in one of our registered states you may not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about our registered states.