Medical Assistance Accounting Assistant

Medical Assistance Accounting Assistant Wicomico County Public Schools

SPECIAL EDUCATION

- Salisbury, Maryland This job is also posted in Wicomico County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5765475

Application Deadline:

Aug 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description SALARY (non-negotiable) $27,381 - $37,807 with benefits package Paygrade 6 HOURS 10.5 months, 35 hours, 220 days

Bargaining Unit:

This position is part of the non-supervisory Support Services collective bargaining unit

FLSA:

Non exempt

GENERAL FUNCTION

Provides billing health services and case management for students enrolled in the special education program with medical assistance. The Medical Assistance Accounting Associate (MAAA) will have the responsibility for reviewing eligibility of students with disabilities for Medical Assistance and submitting completed, compliant billing claims for eligible students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of two (2) years general office experience with medical assistance billing preferred. Applicable post-secondary training may be accepted in lieu of experience. General knowledge of medical assistance billing practices, bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment. General knowledge of standard office procedures and practices. General knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing systems. Understanding of Follett X2 Aspen student database and special education processes and reports. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, One Drive and word processing programs. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced school environment. Ability to independently meet scheduled and unexpected deadlines while ensuring comliance with special education requirements. Ability to perform all tasks with accuracy, attention to detail, and a high degree of professionalism. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling student educational records and personally identifiable information. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with with special education staff, administrators, school personnel, and central office staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with scheduling IEP meetings, tracking compliance deadlines, preparing meeting materials, and ensuring required documentation is completed and distributed. Maintain Metro database of student entries, withdrawals, transfers, IEP and reevaluation information and other appropriate fields through data entry as directed by case managers. Access the EVS system monthly to determine medical assistance eligibility for each special education student. Provide case managers with monthly medical services record forms for billing purposes. Assist with student records and Medical Assistance files in a confidential manner. Timely and accurate data entry of medical assistance claims and verification that all application fields on billing forms are complete. Timely and accurate printing and reviewing of Medicaid edit reports and monthly service records along with research and resubmission of denied claims. Assist case managers with printing of IEPs, as needed. Serve as liaison between special education staff at assigned school(s) and finance staff regarding MA. Performs related work as required. Other duties as assigned

Position Type:

Full-Time Benefitted Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required