Regional Medicaid Program Advisor

Young World Physical Education; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Arkansas is seeking a Regional Medicaid Program Advisor responsible for communication with school districts, training on Medicaid billing procedures, and technical assistance to maximize reimbursements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and intermediate computer proficiency are essential. The role involves in-state and out-of-state travel as needed, providing support to school health services and special education personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Three years of experience in education, public school administration, or related field.
• School-based Medicaid billing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with school districts regarding Medicaid billing.
• Provide training and technical assistance for Medicaid procedures.
• Assist LEAs with billing protocols and service record retention.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to problem solve

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, educational administration, education, nursing, public health, or business

Job description

Regional Medicaid Program Advisor

Job Details

Job ID: 5145447
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 06, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Southern Region or Central Region (Position housed at SEARK Coop, Monticello, AR or School Health Unit office in Little Rock)

North West Region (Position housed at North West Coop)

Program Advisor for the Arkansas Medicaid in the Schools (MITS) Program administered through the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The MITS Program Advisor will maintain regular communication with school districts and be responsible for training, technical assistance and monitoring activities relative to Medicaid billing and operation in a school setting. Training, technical assistance and monitoring focus areas include health related services to promote positive student outcomes; maximize special education supports; personal care certification training for paraprofessionals and nurses; provide training for direct billing procedures for Local Education Agencies (LEAs); assist with the development and implementation of LEA internal controls to ensure accuracy of direct Medicaid billing and appropriate record retention for services billed; facilitate Medicaid match procedures; assist with maximizing LEA potential for Medicaid reimbursement; assist LEAs with developing and maintaining school-based mental health training, certification, and billing protocols; and assist LEAs with annual vision and hearing screening and billing processes. MITS is administered under the ADE School Health Services Unit and the MITS Program Advisor will support School Health Services and Special Education personnel. In-state and out-of-state travel will be required as necessary.

MIMINUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The formal education of a bachelor's degree in public administration, educational administration, education, nursing, public health, business, or related field; plus three years of experience in education, public school administration, public school medical billing, or related field. Preferred individual with school-based Medicaid billing experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Applicant must possess intermediate level computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook); ability to maintain confidentiality; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to meet deadlines; attention to detail; ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve program goals; ability to problem solve; strong organizational skills; ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Administration > Business/Finance

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dana Bennett , MITS Assistant Director
• Medicaid In The Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]