Estate Recovery Manager - Mainly Remote
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Location
- 333 South St
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Estate Recovery Unit (ERU) at HCFS works on behalf of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Massachusetts Medicaid program, MassHealth, to implement federal and state laws requiring the recovery of medical benefits paid on behalf of MassHealth recipients. The ERU performs recovery activities related to probated estates and special needs trusts. The ERU team is comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals with expertise in wills, trusts, estate administration, real estate law, title examination, asset research, and Medicaid eligibility regulations. Our team collaborates with EOHHS on initiatives which support MassHealth programs and funding and help protect MassHealth as the Payer of Last Resort.
Responsibilities- Direct and manage revenue and cost savings programs and projects by monitoring progress and analyzing data and reports.
- Oversee and manage activities of assigned unit.
- Closely monitor the revenue activities in the assigned unit to ensure the regular status of revenues and cost savings and report on the potential risks for shortfalls or potential gains.
- Perform supervisory functions of hiring, corrective action and employee performance evaluation.
- Evaluate and assist in implementing change to increase the efficiency of operations by reviewing reports and information from staffing.
- Participate in program and project forecasting and financial analysis.
- Coordinate and implement new products and projects.
- Participate in developing proposal responses by providing documentation and analysis.
- Perform complex analysis in support of projects in and out of state.
- Make recommendations for priorities and program implementations.
- Make recommendations for improvements to program operations.
- Develop and implement policy and procedure standards in regards to program monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide on the job training and orientation for employees.
- Develop and implement procedures and guidelines to accomplish project objectives and goals.
- Review and analyze data concerning assigned projects in order to determine progress and effectiveness and make recommendations for changes in procedures.
- Respond to inquiries from EOHHS staff and others concerning assigned projects.
- Perform related duties such as attending staff meetings, maintaining records, preparing reports for revenue and cost savings programs and projects, and assisting in the preparation of client and staff presentations.
- Interact and represent the department on a professional level with EOHHS and other government agencies.
- Communicate with client as required concerning status of their projects.
- Work individually as well as being a team member.
- Work internally and externally to resolve discrepancies for projects.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's Level Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business or a related field or equivalent
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
5-7 years of experience in business related field, fiscal management, finance, or public administration
Proven skills in financial management or operational management
Thorough knowledge of funding and revenue sources for health and human service programs
Thorough knowledge of the federal and Massachusetts state regulations as they relate to Third Party Recovery, including Estate and Casualty Recovery
Experience with contract development and management
Strong management and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience in computer based tools including spreadsheets and word processing
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Law degree/legal education
Paralegal Certificate
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE
Background/experience with probate, property, real estate
Experience with MassHealth Eligibility, Health Insurance Identification, Benefit Coordination and Recovery activities as it relates to Medicaid programs.
Working knowledge of cost saving and revenue activities related to health care benefit programs.
Familiarity and MassHealth eligibility and claim processing systems.
Demonstrated experience with project management concepts, methods and tools such as Microsoft SharePoint or JIRA
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint)
Strong oral and written communication skills
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A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones
1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School
1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building
1974: First class graduates 16 MDs
1979: PhD program begins
1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens
1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program
1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care
2001: Lazare Research Building opens
2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus
2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing
2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan
2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.
2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine.
2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012.
2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens
2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens
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