Healthcare Coordinator - River Ridge Living Center

We seek a detail-oriented Medicaid Coordinator (Billing Coordinator) to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage billing processes, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.

The Medicaid Coordinator will play a crucial role at our facility and will handle and manage Medicaid/Medicare billing in a skilled nursing facility. Your knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing practices is essential to this job.

This is an ideal work environment for a candidate looking for long-term job stability.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Proficient in Medicare/Medicaid billing

·         Handle private/NAMI billing and collections.

·         Obtain authorization for Managed Care & MLTC

·         Assist with collecting documentation for Medicaid applicants.

·         Meet with residents and families to discuss obligations.

·         Post daily deposits

·         Maintain resident fund accounts and PNA ledgers

·         Meet with families/residents to discuss financial considerations and distribute PNA funds

·         Process Medicaid applications and recertifications

·         Attend morning meeting

·         Discharge planning with facility staff

·         Monthly aging meetings

·         Sort/scan mail as appropriate for the finance dept.

·         Communicate with attorneys on collection cases.

Qualifications

Must be organized, resourceful, self-motivated, and have good verbal and written

communication skills

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Email, and healthcare-related EMRs

Must know about Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing practices

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

An A.A.S. degree in business, finance, bookkeeping, preferred

Proficient in budgeting and financial management, a plus

Benefits:

Competitive salary, medical, dental, 401k plan, etc.