Medicaid Specialist / Collections Specialist

Medicaid Specialist / Collections Specialist Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Macon, GA Employment: Full-Time and Part-Time Shift: 2nd Shift GeneralPurpose: The MedicaidSpecialist acts as a liaison between patients, skilled nursing facility, andgovernment agencies, ensuringthat residents receive the benefits they are entitled to and that applications are processed efficiently and accurately. EssentialJob Functions: This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees,hospitality, and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Prepare and submit reports on a timely basis as required and directed by Business Office manager,Administrator, this company and governmental agencies. Secures documentation for Medicaid/MSP new applications and renewal applications if needed for members’attention to detail by adhering to state requirements and securingsupporting documentation. Collaborates with government offices to accurately complete the application and recertifi-cation process. Meets daily, weekly, and monthly production goals. Must also meet quality standards by en- suring proper phone etiquetteand adherence to scripts, state regulations, HIPAA compli-ance, meet ongoingcorporate compliance standards, and make accurate and descriptivedocumentation. Review financialstatements, check personalinformation, and analyzeeligibility requirements. Contact Medicaidwith problems of recertification and budget determinations. Accumulate and maintain, in an organized manner, vital statistics relating to admissions,discharges, deaths, transfers and daily censusof facility residents. Bill Medicaidclaims weekly. Responsible for weekly Medicaid billings along with timely follow-up with intermediaries on delinquent payments. Monitorand manage the accounts receivable collection process. Pursue past due accounts persistently and maintain proper back-up documentation Obtain and submit all required documentation to bill third party payers as per program/company guidelines. Verifythat resident trust is accurately recorded. Provide statistics to audit and reimbursement for year-end • processing. Maintain an accurate accounting of patient trust funds including monthly reconciliation and quarterlystatements to responsible parties. Reconcile petty cash for Patient Trust Funddaily. Participate in the resident admission process by providing explanations of the facility’srates, billing cycle and payment terms, including collecting the first month’s advancepayment upon admission. Other Duties: Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and EvacuationProcedures and know how to use the information. Maintainconfidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications: Business Degree or experience in health care facility; office management preferred. Organizedand detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents’Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform EssentialDuties as outlined above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Macon RHC