Medicaid Support Technician

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Services Medicaid Support role will support Nebraska Education-Based Medicaid Administrative Claiming (NEBMAC) and Medicaid in Public Schools (MiPS) by managing the system that verifies eligible Medicaid service providers and monitoring the Random Moment Time Studies completed by OPS staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Advanced skills in computer/technology/systems.
Demonstrated technology skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365, Word, and Excel.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively manage time and a variety of responsibilities.
Knowledge of data privacy practices and laws; experience with a Windows-based computing environment.
Ability to communicate at a high level, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with confidential matters.
Capable of working effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Ability to perform various tasks, change assignments on short notice, perform under deadlines with pressure, and work in a calm and efficient manner.
Ability to work as a productive team member.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree or equivalent combination of experience and training is preferred.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Infinite Campus, and TalentEd preferred.

Responsibilities

Support eligible staff in applying for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
Determine eligible service providers by verifying NPI numbers and required licensure.
Manage the District's Medicaid provider account through Maximus.
Manage the eligible provider staff list by adding new staff to the Maximus system and end-dating staff when employment ends.
Search the exclusion databases monthly for each eligible direct service provider.
Monitor Random Moment Time Study completion rates and contact staff not completing the required survey.
Collaborate with Special Education and other departments to monitor the completion and accuracy of service entry documentation entered by staff.
Manage the District's Medicaid Staff Pool List for all eligible providers.
Communicate with IMS to pull appropriate data on Medicaid services and Medicaid-eligible students.
During an audit, collaborate with Special Education to pull necessary documentation for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Communicate with Special Education to obtain the physician's signature for eligible students.
Communicate with other departments managing various NEBMAC and MiPS requirements.
Attend monthly Medicaid work group meetings.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor and other central office administrators designated by the Superintendent.