Medicaid Specialist Agawam Rehab & Nursing Campus - 4.5 Agawam, MA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $70,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Appeals Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Medicare Managed care Accounts receivable management Interviewing clients Mid-level Patient financial aid assistance Medicaid health insurance Aged receivables report Case appeal in utilization management Financial records management Welfare benefit application assistance Document review Interviewing Medicaid regulations Medicaid Insurance claims appeal handling Medical debt collection accounts Communication skills Collections account management Patient collections management Full Job Description Agawam RehabNursing Campus is seeking an experienced Medicaid Specialist to support our four skilled nursing locations. This is a full-time temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent for an organized professional with experience in Medicaid processing, billing, and insurance coordination.

Salary:

$65,000-$75,000 per year

What You'll Do:

Review Medicaid applications and verify financial and personal information Interview applicants and family members as needed Document findings and assist with Medicaid approvals and denials Manage private billing and collection of outstanding balances Oversee monthly aging reports Execute admission agreements with residents Coordinate insurance authorizations and appeals Maintain accurate records in accordance with federal and state regulations

What We're Looking For:

1+ year of Medicaid processing experience preferred Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills

Benefits:

Benefits are available upon permanent placement, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).