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Pacesemi

Eligibility Specialist

Pacesemi, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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JR100027SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Enrollment, PACE Southeast Michigan (SEMI), the Eligibility Specialist is responsible for assisting with the paperwork for benefits such as Medicaid and Medicare. This includes new applications and redeterminations for Medicaid.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with and assists PACE SEMI staff, specifically the Billing Specialist, for/with Medicaid application process, Medicaid recertification process, Medicare needs and Disenrollment Process.

2. Collects necessary information for program eligibility, including at the participant’s home if necessary.

3. Documents and records all efforts and steps taken, including dates during the application or recertification process for each PACE SEMI candidate or enrollee.

4. Works with state agencies on all Medicaid issues affecting current PACE SEMI participants, including but not limited to recertification, over resource issues or food stamp issues.

5. Communicates professionally and appropriately with PACE SEMI staff members, participants or prospective participants, PACE SEMI Contractors and State Agency employees, at all times.

6. Keeps confidential, all PACE SEMI participant information, and/or all other information pertaining to PACE SEMI participants, issues or business practices.

7. Provide quality services to participants.

8. Ensures compliance to departmental and external standards in the provision of quality focused care by attendance at professional meetings/committees and review of national standards of practice.

9. All other duties as assigned Complete understanding of PACE SEMI PACE, including all aspects of qualifying new participants

10. Provide assistance to Intake department through telephone screening, education, document preparation, provide tours of facilities, and coordination of potential

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. College degree preferred. Minimum of High School diploma with familiarity with government funded programs.At PACE Southeast Michgan our employee experience is a combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, mission, vision, values, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic. They make choices according to what is best for our participants and strive to make a difference. For several years, they have made us a Top Workplace in our area. #J-18808-Ljbffr