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Job Description
Paralegal / Medicaid Eligibility Specialist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 From $60,000 a year - Full-time Bratton Law Group 2 reviews From $60,000 a year - Full-time We are a high-volume elder law firm seeking a meticulous Medicaid Specialist. This is a high-stake, fast-moving position where you will directly advocate for families navigating complex state benefits. You will own your cases from initial financial assessment to final state approval. If you are reliable, thrive under tight deadlines, enjoy solving financial puzzles, and love helping people, you will excel in this role.
Key Responsibilities Case Management:
Own and manage a high-volume caseload, prioritize tasks independently, and meet strict state-mandated deadlines. Missing a state deadline has severe financial consequences for our clients.
Client Advocacy:
Explain complex Medicaid regulations, spend-down options, and financial obligations to stressed families with empathy and clarity.
Auditing:
Request, obtain, and organize documentation. Conduct detailed reviews of bank statements, tax records, and other assets to prepare flawless Medicaid applications.
External Liaison:
Proactively follow up via phone, mail, and email with financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and county caseworkers.
Data Integrity:
Draft precise legal correspondence, track information, and input all case updates across multiple internal systems. Fill out forms, verify documentation is complete and accurate while ensuring the application if filed in a timely manner.
Intrinsic motivation to chase down missing documents without being managed, a strong commitment to task completion, and a proactive approach to continuous skill development.
Analytical & Efficient:
Ability to spot a missing signature, required document, or a conflicting financial transaction instantly. Have strong organizational and time management skills.
Clear Communication & Persistence:
Exceptional written and verbal skills; ability to explain dense rules simply. Comfortable making frequent follow-up calls and navigating bureaucratic red tape. Preferred Experience Prior experience with Medicaid planning, elder law, medical billing, social work, long-term care, or healthcare administration. Experience working as a paralegal or within a law firm, Medicaid eligibility specialist, Medicaid Consultant, application specialist, case manager, or county caseworker. Knowledge of state assistance programs and managed care systems. Position Details Full time in person at our Cherry Hill office. Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break. In addition to salary, this role offers an exciting monthly bonus program based on the number of application approvals pursuant to the plan.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Looking at the key responsibilities, qualifications and traits we've outlined, how do your past experiences make you a strong fit for this role? Imagine a client submits 5 years of bank statements, but three random monthly statements are missing from 2024. Why is it critical to catch this before submitting the application to the state? To ensure this role is a great fit: does our Cherry Hill, NJ office location, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday in person work schedule, and salary of $60,000.00 align with your goals and expectations?
