Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - Salt Lake Valley Region, DCFS?/Hybrid Eligible
Position: Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist - Salt Lake Valley Region, DCFS (Hybrid Eligible)
Move forward in your career by applying to become a Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist for the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), making initial and continuing Title IV-E and Medicaid eligibility determinations for Foster Care children in accordance with Federal, State, DHHS and DCFS policy and regulations.
Starting Pay: $18.55
Responsibilities and Duties
Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialists perform the following tasks:
Collecting and reviewing client information to determine client's/applicant's eligibility and options.
Preparing and/or processing documents; reviewing for accuracy and completeness; updating information and/or evaluating against policy; comparing elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
Referring clients to other available services to meet needs where appropriate.
Consulting with Division staff regarding eligibility requirements when necessary.
Maintaining and/or creating files or record keeping systems; sorting, labeling, filing, and retrieving documents, and/or other materials.
Entering data into relevant databases such as EREP, MMIS and SAFE.
Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, technologically savvy.
Skilled at data entry.
Attention to detail.
Organization skills.
Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Strong commitment to customer service.
Preference
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
Professional work experience or knowledge of Title IV-E and Medicaid.
Two or more years' experience working in government or public programs.
Hybrid Eligible
Telework is eligible up to 3 days per week with 2 days required in office. The employee may also be required to attend DCFS/DHHS events. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah boundaries. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Become an integral part of a Division working together to keep children safe and strengthen families in our communities. Experience a sense of achievement for a job well done and enjoy work-life balance! We offer great health benefits and retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a balanced work schedule to afford quality time spent with your family. Click here to see what makes working for the State of Utah awesome.
The Agency
Contribute to our communities and proactively support the Division of Child and Family Services by helping us keep children safe and strengthen families. For information on DCFS .
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist position:
Title IV-E.
Reading, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
Principles, theories, and practices of the Medicaid/Medicare system.
Using State or agency-specific software application program(s).
Using MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System).
Using SAFE (i.e., State social services computer application program).
Foster care services.
All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
Physical Requirements
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Working Conditions
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
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Move forward in your career by applying to become a Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist for the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), making initial and continuing Title IV-E and Medicaid eligibility determinations for Foster Care children in accordance with Federal, State, DHHS and DCFS policy and regulations.
Starting Pay: $18.55
Responsibilities and Duties
Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialists perform the following tasks:
Collecting and reviewing client information to determine client's/applicant's eligibility and options.
Preparing and/or processing documents; reviewing for accuracy and completeness; updating information and/or evaluating against policy; comparing elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
Referring clients to other available services to meet needs where appropriate.
Consulting with Division staff regarding eligibility requirements when necessary.
Maintaining and/or creating files or record keeping systems; sorting, labeling, filing, and retrieving documents, and/or other materials.
Entering data into relevant databases such as EREP, MMIS and SAFE.
Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, technologically savvy.
Skilled at data entry.
Attention to detail.
Organization skills.
Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Strong commitment to customer service.
Preference
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
Professional work experience or knowledge of Title IV-E and Medicaid.
Two or more years' experience working in government or public programs.
Hybrid Eligible
Telework is eligible up to 3 days per week with 2 days required in office. The employee may also be required to attend DCFS/DHHS events. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah boundaries. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Become an integral part of a Division working together to keep children safe and strengthen families in our communities. Experience a sense of achievement for a job well done and enjoy work-life balance! We offer great health benefits and retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a balanced work schedule to afford quality time spent with your family. Click here to see what makes working for the State of Utah awesome.
The Agency
Contribute to our communities and proactively support the Division of Child and Family Services by helping us keep children safe and strengthen families. For information on DCFS .
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist position:
Title IV-E.
Reading, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
Principles, theories, and practices of the Medicaid/Medicare system.
Using State or agency-specific software application program(s).
Using MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System).
Using SAFE (i.e., State social services computer application program).
Foster care services.
All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
Physical Requirements
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Working Conditions
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
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Apply Now