Benefit Eligibility Finance Associate

About the role

Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - St Joseph PACE. Shift: 1st Shift, Hours: 8-4:30 Monday - Friday, In-person (No remote). Employment type: Full time. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medicaid Eligibility Specialist to support older adults and their caregivers through the Medicaid application and eligibility process. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource, helping participants navigate Medicaid requirements while ensuring timely and accurate submission of applications, re-determinations, and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants and families through Medicaid applications, approvals, and re-determinations.
• Conduct home visits to complete applications and gather required information.
• Collaborate with county agencies, participants, caregivers, and internal teams to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Educate families on Medicaid rules and regulations, including Long-Term Care Medicaid, trusts, and spousal impoverishment provisions.
• Monitor and track eligibility status, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Complete HMO disenrollment paperwork and communicate progress to enrollment and leadership teams.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with all federal, state, and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid programs, eligibility requirements, and benefits.
• Understanding of intake practices and geriatric assessment principles.
• Knowledge of community resources available to seniors and their families.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail, elderly, or aging populations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships with participants, families, and team members.

Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans).
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay.
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually.
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday (1st Shift).