Description

WHO WE ARE:

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Orange County Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Eligibility Supervisor, the Eligibility Specialist is responsible for resolving accounts receivable pertaining to participants’ eligibility and enrollment issues. The Eligibility Specialist will ensure the goals and objectives of the Finance department are achieved while abiding to state and federal rules and regulations. This position is expected to be highly collaborative by working closely with other departments such as the Claims, Intake, and Social Work teams to remedy any eligibility/enrollment issues.

Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor participant eligibility/enrollment status as provided by state and federal agencies such as the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 
• Track eligibility/enrollment changes daily for documentation purposes 
• Track Medicare eligibility dates for all participants and work with Intake to ensure timely enrollment 
• Assist with retrospective and prospective enrollment/disenrollment efforts
• Initiate and maintain proper follow-ups with DHCS and CMS to ensure timely processing and completion of all mandated applications and accompanying documentation Maintain knowledge of eligibility and enrollment requirements for individuals participating in the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), including but not limited to out-of-area issues, Share of Costs (SOC), Primary Aid Codes, and excluded benefits 
• Update enrollment/eligibility databases and other tracking spreadsheets including but not limited to Medi-Cal/Medicare eligibility issues • Assist all departments in confirming/verifying participant eligibility/enrollment status for internal and external inquiries for coordination of care 
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned
• Adhere to and support the company practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance 
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner and perform all other related duties as assigned. 
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked • Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner and perform all other related duties as assigned 
• May require use of personal vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of general office procedures, equipment, and filing systems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to quickly learn department policies, procedures, goals, and services
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to change priorities regularly
• Ability to think critically, take initiatives, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly organized and ability to retrieve information quickly

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in managed care organizations, required without an Associate’s Degree
• Experience in the health care field, preferred

Education and Certification

• Associate’s Degree, required without professional experience
• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact