Entitlement Coordinator
On-sitePlainview, New York, United States
Job Summary
Establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with agency staff, people supported, families, and advocates. Facilitate Medicaid/SNAP enrollment, recertifications, updates, and Social Security Administration Representative Payee applications while gathering necessary documentation from Physicians, Attorneys, and Clinicians. Advise agency staff of Medicaid/SSI/Resource and wage requirements to sustain benefits and track Medicare Part D enrollments. Obtain documentation to maintain and secure benefits for persons supported. Attend seminars and training sessions to update skills. Act as back-up support for other department positions when required. This role operates under the guidance of the Assistant Director-Entitlement within the Accounting department, emphasizing cultural awareness and equity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Current knowledge of Medicaid/ SSA regulations
- Good skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word
- Good professional written and oral communication skills
- Professional abilities to pay attention to detail
- Ability to initiate projects, prioritize and complete tasks on a timely basis with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic exhibiting a sense of urgency in completion of tasks
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend work
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years, experience with NYS OPWDD funded agency or similar service providers
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