Medicaid Eligibility Consultant II
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Location
- 1 Technology Dr
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
General Summary
Under the general direction of the Senior Associate or designee, the Medicaid Eligibility Consultant II will assist in the development of contracts with state agencies; both in and out of state. The Medicaid Eligibility Consultant II should be an insightful, detail-oriented professional with Medicaid-related experience, excellent analytical and organizing skills who is able to apply that skill set to support both Medicaid Eligibility and Program Integrity Initiatives as well as the design, development and implementation of Medicaid eligibility systems.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
- Conduct complex analysis to support of Medicaid eligibility and program integrity projects in and out of state.
- Perform research & development analysis relevant to Medicaid eligibility and/or program integrity revenue management/cost savings projects as assigned.
- Contribute to the development of program and project expansion plans.
- Contribute to the development of presentations and the preparation of marketing materials to clients.
- Provide on-site support to senior staff during client visits and meetings
- Participate in the development of agreements between public entities and the University.
- Participate in the development of Medicaid systems on behalf of the client Medicaid agency:
- Serve as a Supporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Medicaid eligibility regulations, operations, and processes to support the design, development, and implementation of changes to Medicaid MAGI and non-MAGI eligibility systems.
- Assist with presenting Medicaid agency business needs and strategic vision in systems development activities and ensure they align with agency objectives.
- Participate in multi-agency workgroups supporting the development of a common eligibility application.
- Participate in meetings with the systems’ upstream and downstream stakeholders to assess needs and provide solutions.
- Attend business and system design sessions
- Review, provide feedback and approve appropriate business system design requirements
- Attend regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings virtually and onsite; and
- Assist with testing and resolution of system defects.
- Support procurement processes such as Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development.
- Contribute to project forecasting and complete assigned cost analysis tasks in support of financial planning and savings initiatives.
- Participate in presentations to staff regarding success, merits of initiative, etc.
- Independently research, develop, and prepare work and implementation plans in support of project and initiatives. Complete assigned projects from start to finish.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent in a business, health policy, social service, or public administration related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a business related field
- Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Medicaid policies, programs and procedures and the ability to integrate this knowledge with new and existing IT systems.
- Familiarity working with complex technical, systems and/or programs issues affecting Medicaid and its services to members.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have knowledge of state and federal regulations as they apply to public assistance programs
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Ability to travel to the client and/or off- site locations weekly
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The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), the Commonwealth's only public medical school, is proud of our role in serving the people of Massachusetts. Although, its the inside workings of UMMS that makes the difference.
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- We’re serious about our mission and about our people.
- Real World Impact - Our people get excited about our mission of real-world impact in health sciences education, research and public service.
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- Deep Commitment - With our clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, and our other teaching affiliates, we share a deep commitment to national distinction in patient care.
- Valued Partnerships – UMMS partners with Commonwealth Medicine, the health care consulting arm of UMMS. Also, UMMS partners with MassBiologics in scientific collaborations, technology management and creating partnerships for the development of products for the benefit of patients. These valued partnerships help us to provide services and programs to help meet our needs at UMMS and the public.
- Proud Contributors - People at UMMS enjoy the feeling of going to work every day knowing what they do is truly important and worthwhile.
- Complementary and Inseparable - These varied parts of our mission and culture are complementary and inseparable.
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UMMS, the state’s first and only public academic health sciences center, educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care, with compassion. UMMS is a world-class institution with opportunities to match. 
Competitive Compensation – UMMS offers salaries that are competitive with Worcester-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation.
Targeted Hiring Process – At UMMS, there are actually multiple hiring processes for different segments of our workforce. In nearly all cases, UMMS hiring process is decentralized, with qualified candidates screened and referred to an academic officer or manager with hiring authority.
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• Superior Benefits - UMMS offers a wide range of benefits and perks that invite comparison with the best employers in the Worcester area – and with academic institutions anywhere. UMMS provides superior medical and dental coverage for you and your family, fully funded retirement plans, generous time off, a Tuition Assistance Plan – and much more.
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• Commitment to Healthy Living - UMMS provides resources to help you balance work and life and encourages healthy living through great programs and discounts for fitness, physical activity, weight management, nutritional counseling and general wellness available through our health insurance plans.
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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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