Medicaid Coordinator

Job Description:

The Medicaid Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting organizational operations and patient access to care by managing Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, and reimbursement processes. This position serves as a subject matter expert in New York State Medicaid programs, ensuring accurate eligibility determinations, coordination with internal teams and external partners, and compliance with Medicaid regulations. The Medicaid Coordinator works closely with the HMO Director and billing teams to support Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) and EPS billing processes, optimize reimbursement, and facilitate continuity of coverage for patients.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Baccalaureate degree
• Prior experience in healthcare administration, Medicaid coordination, or billing.
• Familiarity with Medicaid managed care plans and conversion processes.
• Experience working with eligibility reporting systems and billing platforms.
• Knowledge of New York State healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Medicaid billing structures, reimbursement models, EPS, and Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicaid.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision
• 401K plan with company match
• Robust time off including sick, vacation, personal days, cultural heritage day and your birthday off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discount program on events, movie tickets, mobile phone plan discounts and more.

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