Medicaid Specialist (28263)

The Medicaid Specialist organizes and completes required forms for Medical Assistance enrollment and redeterminations for children committed to the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) foster care.

The primary responsibilities for this position are:

• Utilize the Maryland Medicaid and Eligibility systems to verify coverage of current foster care children
• Troubleshoot problems with Medicaid enrollment including identifying reasons for deactivation or problems completing enrollment
• Enter medical assistance case information required for BCDSS reporting into MATCH program database and BCDSS database according to program practice guidelines
• Coordinate and track Medicaid enrollment by working with Family Investment Administration (FIA), and Maryland Department of Health (MDH).
• Complete forms to assign/change the Managed Care Organization (MCO) and Primary Care Physician (PCP) for foster care children
• Track and distribute MA cards, MCO cards, and dental cards to caregivers and/or BCDSS staff
• Upload copies of MA cards, MCO cards, and dental cards in MATCH database and BCDSS database.

Additional duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly report for dental card requests and organize distribution of dental cards in the absence of the Medicaid Supervisor
• Provide daily MA department numbers to the Medicaid Supervisor
• Receive and distribute mail for the MA Department
• Troubleshoot medical bills received for foster care children
• Provide other administrative support for MATCH as needed

Requirements & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years administrative experience
• Experience in the health field preferred
• Knowledge of Medicaid preferred
• Self-motivated individual with critical thinking abilities
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Good planning and organization skills

Compensation

In compliance with Maryland's wage transparency requirements, the compensation for this position includes a base of $19.71 hour. Additionally, the benefits package includes vacation, sick, personal, and mental health leave, a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance options, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, and a voluntary emergency savings fund with employer match.

Physical Requirements:

• Ambulate 3 blocks or more
• Key data
• Sit for extended periods
• Lift at least 15 lbs.

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