Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill is looking for a Medicaid Coordinator to join their business office. This position is responsible for assisting residents applying for Medicaid coverage and assisting the back office in collecting private and NAMI balances. In addition, this employee will perform general office activities for the facility as assigned by the Office Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Verify patients’ eligibility for Medicaid.
• Process Medicaid applications, meet with families and collect required paperwork.
• Review Medicaid Pending cases with Department of Social Services and/or Medicaid caseworker. Advise facility administrator and corporate Office on problem cases.
• Follow-up on requests by the Dept. of Social Services for recertification and approval.
• Contact Medicaid with recertification problems and budget determinations.
• Prepare and submit new Medicaid applications.
• Maintain necessary billing and financial information on resident files.
• Maintain resident trust accounts and reconcile balances monthly.
• Perform and coordinate all collection efforts with the nursing home Administrator.
• Maintain accurate records of payor sources, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.; explain bills to residents as necessary and maintain appropriate back-up records.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, facility staff and business office staff members.
• General office duties as assigned.

EOE-Statement:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.