Benefit Program Specialist III - Jackson, United States - State of Mississippi

Description

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Location
6- TATE COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
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066- MEDICAID DIVISION
Opening Date
04/15/2024
4/17/2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$40,286.40
$44,315.04
About the Agency
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low income populations in Mississippi. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged and disabled.


Agency Contact:
Patrick Nassar
This position is located with the MS Division of Medicaid in the Senatobia Regional Office. If you are recommended for hire or promotion, you will be required to submit proof of the possession of the credentials (i.e. license, certificate, official transcripts) that you listed on your State of Mississippi Application. Division of Medicaid has the authority to verify that the information recorded on your application is true and correct.

The Benefit Program Specialist III actively assists customers/beneficiaries throughout the process of applying for and ongoing coverage of Medicaid benefits.

Specialists must gather, review, and investigate beneficiary information and determine if an approval for Medicaid is possible, based on Medicaid policies.

Third-level seasoned professional position considered an expert in a more complex public assistance programs that evaluates the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting finding to the stakeholder.

At this level, employees are lead workers within their area of expertise and are resources for solving complex problems involving multiple programs or issues and coordination of benefits across multiple programs or reconciliation of benefits in programs involving both state and federal laws and regulations.

At this level, employees may advocate in an appeals process. May be required to perform case management work.
What you'll need to be Successful
Background in customer service. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines. Reading and comprehending policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience. For the Division of Medicaid, an Associate's Degree and 6+ years of experience.
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Minimum Qualifications

The Division of Medicaid typically requires an Associate's Degree and 6+ years of experience.
Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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