MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST-50419

About the role

This is entry-level professional work in the determination and review of basic financial eligibility of individuals applying for benefits under the Medicaid Medical Assistance Program.

Employees in this class interview, obtain, and verify information related to eligibility determination; re-determine eligibility by completing annual reviews; establish and maintain case files; interpret policies and procedures to clients and provide information to applicants, clients, and the general public regarding assigned program areas.

Some employees may work independently in an out-stationed site, responsible for managing a family certification caseload and community outreach activities. Other employees may work in a District Office, responsible for Medicare-related cases including QMB, SLIMB, OI1, and QI2. Some employees provide eligibility determinations for specialized Medicaid cases handled in the central office.

Work is performed by new employees under immediate supervision; thereafter, experienced employees may receive general guidance under the direction of a supervisor and work is reviewed through on-site visits and/or periodic review of case records and caseload reports.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in social science, social work, business administration, public administration, or closely related field. Applicants may apply for this position during their last semester of college; however, applicants will be required to submit documentation verifying completion of the Bachelor's degree to the hiring agency prior to beginning work.

This position is open to all qualified applicants.

An evaluation of training and experience, as provided on the application, will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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