Medicaid Coordinator - Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation center is looking to hire a Medicaid Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team of skilled health care professionals at our skilled nursing facility in West Babylon NY !

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medicaid Coordinator position is to evaluate and monitor the need for Medicaid benefits during admission and through a residents stay at the facility. They will communicate financial and benefit information to residents and/or family members, collect patient liabilities, copays, and other private pay charges upon admission and on an ongoing basis, monitor the application and approval status of all Medicaid Pending residents.

JOB FUNCTION:

For all residents who will convert to Medicaid during length of stay, determine whether or not the Medicaid application process has been initiated; Work with the resident and/or family to initiate the process if not yet begun. Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all required documentation related to Medicaid eligibility. Ensure that resident admission contracts are signed and appropriately filed. Ensure appropriate supporting documents are scanned to the billing office representative. Review mail for related documents and scan to corporate billing as required. Maintains a professional relationship with the referral sources, home office, facility associates and, residents and families, to adequately plan for the resident’s needs.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan/401k
• Paid time off