What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid Coordinator position at Saint Peters Healthcare System?
Medicaid Coordinator
Resource Services
The Medicaid Coordinator will:
- Coordinate and monitor Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare Presumptive Eligibility
(PE), and Charity Care applications from intake through final determination. - Serve as the hospital’s Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Coordinator—train and
support staff, ensure certification compliance, perform quality reviews, and
submit required reports to the State. - Function as liaison with County Welfare Agencies, NJ Department of Human
Services (DHS), and the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
(DMAHS). - Maintain accurate and confidential case tracking and reporting in
accordance with hospital policy and HIPAA standards. - Assist patients and families with understanding eligibility requirements,
completing applications, and accessing needed services with compassion
and sensitivity. - Educate and support Resource Advisors on policy updates, documentation
requirements, and process improvements.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in business, social services, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Medicaid eligibility, hospital financial counseling, or public benefit coordination.
- Comprehensive understanding of NJ FamilyCare, Presumptive Eligibility, and Charity Care programs.
- Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills; ability to interact
compassionately with diverse patient populations. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel are necessary) and hospital systems
(Paragon, Epic, Cerner, or similar). - Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Salary Range: 24.33 - 38.93 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.