Medicaid Specialist
About the role
Full‑time Medicaid Specialist reporting to the Medicaid Manager. Responsible for the Medicaid process from resident/family interview through application and approval, including determining eligibility, informing families of requirements, and submitting applications.
Responsibilities
- Interview residents and families to gather information for Medicaid applications.
- Determine residents’ eligibility for Medicaid approval.
- Provide eligibility and document requirements to families.
- Prepare and submit Medicaid applications.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree.
- Experience in office, accounting, or financial functions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits
- Friendly, collaborative team environment.
- Career growth opportunities with training and clinical education.
- Accessible via public transportation.
- Free on‑site parking for all staff.
- On‑site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.
- Regular consistent schedules with full‑time and overtime opportunities.
Schedule
Primary schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
About Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is a non‑profit health‑care facility located on the Queens‑Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, NY. It offers inpatient programs such as sub‑acute/short‑term rehabilitation, long‑term care, and nursing home care, as well as community health services including certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program serving terminally ill patients in homes or nursing facilities. The institute has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.