Regional Medicaid Specialist - Stellar Senior Living

Regional Medicaid Specialist – Skilled Nursing

Are you a driven individual with a passion for making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with us at Stellar Senior Living as our Regional Medicaid Specialist. The position requires a resourceful, self-directed team player capable of handling multiple tasks, including research, meeting with and communicating with clients via email/phone, collecting required application materials and drafting documents.

Why Choose Stellar?

• Competitive Compensation Package: Your dedication and hard work will be generously rewarded with a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Annual base salary: $90,000 - $105,000 DOE.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k plan with employer matching.
• Continuous Learning and Development: We believe in investing in our team members' growth and development. Take advantage of our company-sponsored training programs, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities.
• Unlimited Career Growth Potential: At Stellar Senior Living, we're committed to helping you reach your full potential. With our dynamic and rapidly growing organization, the sky's the limit for your career advancement.

Role Overview

As our Regional Medicaid Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive the care they need and deserve. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Medicaid Eligibility Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to navigate the complex Medicaid application process for our residents.
• Client Onboarding and Support: Guide residents and their families through the application process with empathy, expertise, and exceptional customer service.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with our team members, residents, and Medicaid agencies to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration throughout the application process.
• Research and Documentation: Stay informed about federal, state, and county eligibility guidelines for Medicaid long-term care benefits. Conduct research, gather required documentation, and ensure accurate and timely completion of all application paperwork.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to streamline the Medicaid application process and enhance the overall resident experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare billing and collections, with a preference for experience in Long-Term Care.
• Business Office Director experience preferred.
• Elevated level of customer service experience and a passion for helping others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed

• Ability to travel as needed for Medicaid applications (Colorado and Wyoming)
• Proficient with SNF/LTC payer eligibility guidelines and billing rules.
• Solid working knowledge of Medicaid eligibility guidelines for states supported.
• Comfortable and confident with Private collections.
• Intermediate level of MS Office applications – Word and Excel
• Must have strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communications.
• Must be a strong trainer and mentor.
• Must be able to troubleshoot issues, prioritize work to support multiple communities and communicate effectively with community and support staff.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living (https://stellarliving.com) is a premier assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year, serving over 4,000 residents and 3,000 employees. As we continue to grow, we are looking for top talent to join us in our mission to build communities where retired adults can enjoy a first-class life and adult children can rest assured that their parents are safe, happy, and involved in their lives.

We are excited to review your application and hope your talents and abilities will help us all achieve our goal of providing a fulfilling experience for the families in our communities. 

~ Stellar Senior Living

 We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.