Medicaid Support Technician

Job Title: Medicaid Support Technician

Location:Talent Services located at the Teacher Administrative Center (TAC) 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131

Reports to: Coordinator Talent Services Special Education

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:261-day 12-month / Non-exempt

Salary Schedule:

H06/91C Starting rate is $32.93 per hour. Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.

Work Hours: 8.0 hours per day Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Position Purpose:

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.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Support eligible staff in applying for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Determine eligible service providers through verification of NPI numbers and required licensure.
• Manage the Districts 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.
• Communicate with Accounting & Finance to update the Medicaid Staff Pool Lists.
• 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 withSpecial Education to obtain physician signatures for eligible students.
• Communicate with other departments managing various NEBMAC and MiPS requirements.
• Attend monthly Medicaid work group meetings.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor and other central office administrators designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position requires the use of basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machines. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel within the District may berequired.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergencies.
• Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment school buildings and warehouse settings.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations tactfully and diplomatically.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• For schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees must report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• An associates degree or equivalent combination of experience and training is preferred.
• Advanced skills in computer/technology/systems.
• PeopleSoft Infinite Campus and TalentEd experience preferred.
• 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.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses certificates and other requirements for the position (e.g. Paraprofessionals obtaining Highly Qualified status etc.) as identified and maintaining all licenses certificates and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check that demonstrates to OPS that the background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for the position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
  

Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131 ).

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Students: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

Employees and Others: Chief Talent Officer 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request d sability accommodation in the application processs please contact the human resources department at .

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