Entitlement Specialist

PROMESA R.H.C.F. • New York, NY

22h

About The Position

The Entitlements Specialist role is to ensure patients are financially cleared for admission. Interview and review prospective applicants for Public Assistance, Medicaid or SSI. Monitor and dis-enroll patients who qualify to be exempt from Managed Care. Ensure patients recertify their case with HRA. This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medicaid, SSI and Public Assistance experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state benefit programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in HRA Public Assistance, Food Stamp, Medicaid, managed care plans, Supplemental Social Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process and regulations
• Effective communication, proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite (Word and Excel).
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communications skills.
• Must be able to travel to the other site
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with supervisory oversight.
• Must be able to work in a multi-tasked environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate/BA Degree preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with local Social Security Office and Human Resources centers
• Work with Acacia Staff to ensure all Residents are in receipt of all entitlements they may be eligible for.
• Assist in applying for, re-certifying and/or re-enrolment with City, State and Federal entitlement programs.
• Directly work with various programs having difficulty in resolving entitlement issues.
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of supportive social services and consumer progression toward securing payments at all programs.
• Participates in professional development activities such as in-service training, seminars, webinars, and conferences as needed.
• Ensure patients are financially cleared prior to admission.
• Ensure applications are submitted timely to HRA.
• Monitor patient accounts to ensure appropriate timeframes are met.
• Keep records of submitted applications and prepare month end reports.

Benefits

• Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees.
• In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED