Regional Medicaid Specialist

NHC is currently looking for a Regional Medicaid Specialist

This position is responsible for the following:


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+ Assist patients with State Medicaid application for secondary coverage and long term care benefits
+ Maintain an accurate daily census record.
+ Accumulate and price all charges for supplies and services.
+ Classify all charges between distinct service areas.
+ Record charges for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
+ Bill accurately and timely all parties for the services rendered.
+ Assist the administrator in collection of accounts receivable.

(This requires understanding of reimbursement procedures including state and federal contracts, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private insurance, etc.).
+ Maintain files and documentation on the status of all outstanding accounts receivable.
+ Safeguard all cash transactions.
+ Deposit all cash receipts intact each day after reconciling money to the original documentation.
+ Maintain petty cash funds.
+ Record the cash receipts for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
+ Determine that all disbursements have proper authorization, receiving and documentation.
+ Classify and record all disbursements for entry to general ledger.
+ Assist administrator to ensure timely payments which maximize cash management.
+ Submit in a timely fashion personnel action forms after proper authorization, maintaining historical record in personnel file.
+ Account for all transactions in Patient Trust Fund.
+ Be familiar with and follow all company and facility policies and procedures.
+ Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines.
+ Other duties as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:


* Experience in insurance verifications and collections experience required


* Payroll experience preferred


* Possess good communication skills with attention to detail.


* Be able to work effectively and thoroughly with patients and families.


* Be well-organized, persistent and work as a team player with other departments.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office skill set mid-level fluent knowledge of Excel

Other Requirements:


* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail


* Able to work accurate and effectively with pressures of report schedules


* Excellent verbal and written skills


* Able to work with a team

Benefits: NHC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k match and much more.

A complete list of benefits available at time of interview.

EOE