Medicaid Eligibility Specialist
Job Description:
- Gather thorough documentation and entering information into various systems
- Analyze the initial applications and reviews to determine eligibility for federal and state medical assistance
- Enter household information and authorizing eligibility within the Kansas Economic and Enforcement System (KEES)
- Document the eligibility decision in the electronic case journal and send appropriate correspondence to customers
- Make outbound calls to verify or obtain missing information when documentation is incomplete
- Attend training as assigned to develop knowledge of Kansas Medicaid eligibility programs
Requirements:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in determining Long-Term Care, Elderly and Disabled, or Family Medical eligibility
- Successfully complete KDHE Eligibility Training and sandboxing
- Strong computer skills with the ability to maneuver in complex software systems
- Requires excellent data entry skills, the ability to type 28-30 minutes per minute accurately
- MS Office, Outlook, and Internet usage experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalent; post-secondary education preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English with the ability to speak and read both languages fluently
Benefits:
- Health insurance coverage
- Voluntary dental and vision programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Vacation and/or sick time
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