The Eligibility Specialist coordinates SSA/SSI payments and maintains active Medicaid benefits for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitors individual enrollments to assure that the proper agencies, Social Security, HHSC, and VA have been notified and all applications are complete for benefits.
• Monitor and process Tracking Report to ensure all proper moves are reported to SSA and HHSC as needed.
• Assists in monitoring trust fund accounts to assure appropriate balances are within resource guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries from Area office locations regarding current issues for Individual’s Medicaid and/or Social Security benefits.
• Provide excellent customer service to Area personnel to always ensure open communication.
• Works with SSA and HHCS to establish and maintain Medicaid and SSI benefits, reports wages to SSA for individuals we serve.
• Completes reports, reviews, etc. received from SSA and HHCS for all individuals to maintain eligibility.
• Monitors denied claims list, follows up with HHSC and SSA on all open cases, and update denied claim notes.
• Scan and electronically save all work submitted and/or received from SSA or HHSC.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education and/or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years verifying individual benefits; governmental office experience preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Proficient in office equipment operation including fax, copier.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
• Typing 40 WPM
• Ten-key by touch
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Worth, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits Verification: 2 years (Required)
• healthcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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