Benefit Eligibility Finance Associate at Trinity Health, Mishawaka, IN
Benefit Eligibility Finance Associate at Trinity Health in Mishawaka, IN. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Shift:
Description:
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist
Location - St Joseph PACE
Shift - 1st Shift
Hours - 8-4:30 Monday - Friday
In person - No Remote
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medicaid Eligibility Specialist to support older adults and their caregivers through the Medicaid application and eligibility process. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource, helping participants navigate Medicaid requirements while ensuring timely and accurate submission of applications, re-determinations, and supporting documentation.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans).
- Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
- Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide participants and families through Medicaid applications, approvals, and re-determinations.
- Conduct home visits to complete applications and gather required information.
- Collaborate with county agencies, participants, caregivers, and internal teams to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
- Educate families on Medicaid rules and regulations, including Long-Term Care Medicaid, trusts, and spousal impoverishment provisions.
- Monitor and track eligibility status, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Complete HMO disenrollment paperwork and communicate progress to enrollment and leadership teams.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with all federal, state, and organizational requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid programs, eligibility requirements, and benefits.
- Understanding of intake practices and geriatric assessment principles.
- Knowledge of community resources available to seniors and their families.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail, elderly, or aging populations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships with participants, families, and team members.
If you are passionate about helping seniors access the care and benefits they need, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven team.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.