Medicaid Specialist

Medicaid Specialist - Full Time This is a Full Time position with a primary schedule of 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking an organized and experienced Medicaid Specialist, knowledgeable to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Medicaid Manager, The Medicaid Specialist is responsible for the Medicaid process from resident/family interview to application and approval. The position duties include determining residents' eligibility for Medicaid approval, provide eligibility requirements and document requirements to family, and submit applications. About Parker The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care. Why Work at Parker Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results Excellent training and clinical education Accessible via public transportation Free parking on site for all staff On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch Regular consistent schedules with full time and overtime opportunities available Required Qualifications Associate Degree Experience in office/accounting/financial Must be proficient in MS Office, including Excel and Word Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy #J-18808-Ljbffr