Accounts Receivable Specialist; AR Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Long-term Care (LTC) Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

We are seeking a well-organized and experienced long-term care (LTC) Medicaid Eligibility Specialist to be the subject matter expert on Medicaid eligibility, application processes, and compliance for the individuals receiving care across 30 nursing homes in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico & Hawaii.

This AR Specialist, focused on long-term care (LTC) Medicaid, will act as a liaison between individuals, nursing facilities, and county as well as other government agencies to ensure our patients are entitled to benefits and that applications are processed efficiently as well as accurately. The perfect candidate will have previous work experience with long term care programs as well as deep knowledge of Federal & State Medicaid regulations, analytical skills for assessing applicant information, and strong communication skills for interviewing as well as explaining program requirements to ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations
. Continuous learning and adaptation to new regulations or systems are also key components of the job.

• Medical, dental & vision healthcare insurance options with generous employer contributions towards individual and dependent monthly premiums
• 401K or Roth employer matching program to support your future
• Paid Time Off as well as Paid Sick Time Off that starts accruing from day 1 of employment
• Short and long-term disability, accident and critical illness, as well as life insurance options

Life Care Centers of America is looking to add an energetic and driven person to their experienced Accounts Receivable team!

The Accounts Receivable Specialist's primary focus initially would be private collections for multiple skilled nursing facilities. This function is performed out of the division office and is done in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
• Prior billing in a health-care setting preferred
• Data entry experience preferred
• Experience with Point Click Care or other skill nursing-based accounting systems preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: cash receipts and billing, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conduct and completes mandatory
  
  Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Prepare and submit all billing (i.e., Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely
  
  Accurately prepare bank deposits
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer