MEDICAID SPECIALIST

POSITION GOAL

To ensure Medicaid program compliance and integrity while maximizing reimbursement to the District.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the field related to the title of the position.
• Experience in training, claiming, and monitoring of Medicaid services.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Medicaid’s Administrative Claiming and Fee for Service Claiming Programs.
• Knowledge of Florida’s Certified School Match Program.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Works extensively with school Medicaid Providers, i.e., Nurses, Speech Pathologists, Counselors, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, to ensure a thorough knowledge of Medicaid processes and procedures and how they relate to their specific function for the maximization of revenue and minimization of audit findings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: EE-153