Medicaid & Medicare Eligibility Coordinator

Eligibility Coordinator

Are you an Eligibility Specialist with Medicare and Medicaid experience looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers? Immanuel Pathways PACE is seeking an Eligibility Coordinator to work at Immanuel Home Office located at 1044 North 115th Street, Omaha, NE 68154.

In this role, you will help older adults maintain access to essential healthcare benefits by managing Medicaid renewals, Medicare enrollment processes, eligibility documentation, and participant financial responsibility programs. You'll serve as a trusted resource for participants while partnering with internal teams and state agencies to ensure uninterrupted coverage and exceptional service.

Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• Health: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance: Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Time Off: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• Retirement: 401K with employer match
• Wellness: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and Development: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!

Job Duties & Skills Required

The purpose of this job is to ensure PACE participants obtain, maintain, and appropriately document Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. The Eligibility Coordinator assists participants, caregivers, authorized representatives, internal teams, and external agencies by supporting Medicaid applications and renewals, completing Medicare enrollment and disenrollment processes, resolving eligibility discrepancies, tracking payer status, and coordinating Share of Cost or Client Participation requirements in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and program requirements.

Skills & Requirements

• Education- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Marketing, Social Work or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant experience may substitute for education requirement.

• Experience- Two (2) years of experience in assisting individuals with Medicaid, Medicare, governmental benefit programs, eligibility, financial counseling, billing collection, payer coordination or other governmental programs is required.
• One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population required, or completion of job specific training related to working with the elderly population must be completed within the first six months of hire.

• Other Requirements- Agree to abide by the philosophy, practices, and protocols of the Immanuel Pathways (PACE) organization.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of reliable transportation for driving to Immanuel Pathway Center locations.
• Speaking and interpreting different languages is desirable.

Immanuel

At Immanuel, we believe that our success is built on the collective strength of our people. Here's why you'll thrive as part of our team:

• Meaningful work: You won't just have a job; you will have a purpose. Our Mission impacts the lives of our residents/participants and their families, one another, and our community.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your development. Whether it's mentorship, training, or advancement, we're committed to your growth.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate uniqueness and foster an environment where everyone feels valued.
• Work-Life Harmony: We believe in allowing you to thrive by leveraging your passion. Achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony.
• Total Rewards: A focus on feedback and recognition, competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and perks beyond the basics.
• Intentional Experience: We are very intentional about your employee experience, from Day One Orientation to how we onboard new managers and invest in quarterly and annual leadership training.

Join us at Immanuel and be a part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts here. Immanuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.