Specialist, Waiver Support

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 20,526 - 40,033; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fort Worth is seeking an entry-level Specialist for Waiver Support to manage member coordination activities. You will facilitate communication between teams and monitor assessments. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $14.90 - $29.06 hourly, and the benefits package enhances the offer significantly. Join a dedicated team in a collaborative environment focused on member care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in an administrative support role in a health care setting.
• Ability to manage multiple work tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical operational support for member waiver coordination processes.
• Facilitate communication between waiver coordination and the state program support unit.
• Monitor status of initial member assessments and track referrals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

1 year in administrative support role in healthcare

Job description

Specialist, Waiver Support

Molina Healthcare is seeking a skilled Specialist to provide support for member waiver coordination activities. This role contributes to an interdisciplinary team that supports the integrated delivery of care across the continuum, driving a strategy to provide quality and cost‑effective member care.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides non‑clinical operational support for member waiver coordination processes.
• Facilitates communication between waiver coordination and the state program support unit.
• Receives initial state referrals for waiver services and works with long‑term services and supports (LTSS) to schedule initial assessment.
• Monitors status of initial member assessments, reassessments and transition assessments.
• Interfaces with state agency that determines eligibility for LTSS, to process and obtain approval of waiver services.
• Monitors transition process of nursing facility members in custodial beds to return to the community.
• Initiates referrals for Medicare and waiver process if member is not already Medicare or waiver established.
• Tracks referrals and case documents via designated state systems.
• Tracks activities occurring within the transitional, assessment and authorization processes – using internal systems and designated state systems, and reports results accordingly.
• Ensures Medicaid and waiver eligibility has been requested and received from state partners before transition/services are initiated.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Attends internal meetings and regularly scheduled calls as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative support role in a health care setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple work tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and ability to learn new programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Long‑term care and/or managed care experience.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $14.90 - $29.06 / HOURLY (Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level).

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care