Special Education Data & Medicaid Billing Specialist

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools seeks a Special Education Data Specialist to oversee Medicaid billing, state reporting, and compliance for district SPED services. This role manages documentation, submission, and follow-up of Medicaid claims for eligible services, and coordinates 40-Day, 80-Day, 120-Day, and End-of-Year reports.

The position serves as the primary liaison between the district, Medicaid agencies, NMPED/state reporting entities, and service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration, education, data management, information systems, public administration, or related field.
• Experience with data management, records management, office administration, healthcare administration, education, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to work collaboratively with district personnel, service providers, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Medicaid Billing & Claims Processing: prepare and submit Medicaid claims for eligible services.
• Data Management & Reporting: compile and maintain data and prepare reports on claims status, revenue, and compliance.
• Collaboration & Communication: liaise between district, Medicaid agencies, and service providers; provide training to staff.

Skills

Excel

Word

Data management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

NOVA

Student Information Systems

Job description

Gallup-McKinley County Schools seeks a Special Education Data Specialist to oversee Medicaid billing, state reporting, and compliance for district SPED services. This role manages documentation, submission, and follow-up of Medicaid claims for eligible services, and coordinates 40-Day, 80-Day, 120-Day, and End-of-Year reports.

The position serves as the primary liaison between the district, Medicaid agencies, NMPED/state reporting entities, and service providers.