Medicaid Program Specialist

Somerton Elementary School District 11

Job Location:

Somerton, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Finance/ESS Department

TYPE: Classified STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY LEVEL: ($20.28 full health benefits package) WORK CALENDAR: 213Days 8 Hours Per Day START DATE:April2026

REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Services/ Director of ESS

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Director of Financial Services the Medicaid Program Specialist ensures the successful operations of the Districts Medicaid program ensuring all compliance requirements are met and ensuring the district is maximizing the Medicaid program potential for Somerton School District No. 11.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS INCLUDE:

Develops and maintains records and data necessary to ensure compliance and program requirements of the Districts Medicaid program are met.

Ensures compliance with legal financial and District requirements.

Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues and ensuring organization compliance.

Develops policies and procedures regarding the Medicaid program and verified Medicaid Program eligibility status.

Coordinates conducts and participates in training events seminars continuing education and certification or renewal sessions as required to assist staff in performing Medicaid approved health and behavioral outreach activities.

Prepares and maintains electronic files and/or records (audit reporting compliance training etc) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues meeting compliance requirements providing audit references making presentations and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.

Researches a wide variety of information (program requirements compliance updates training etc) for the purpose of ensuring program compliance securing general information and /or responding to requests; Responsible to ensure that program updates changes and compliance factors are current and aligned with State and Federal regulations.

Responds to inquiries for the purpose of resolving problems providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.

Works with staff to ensure that required data and information is properly collected and maintained.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of district and medicaid policies and procedures.

Solve practical problems

Read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others

Knowledge of specialized office functions for assigned areas.

Knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios

Knowledge of administrative support and record-keeping techniques.

Knowledge of modern office practices principles and methods.

Skill in conducting meetings; promoting activities and/or events

Skill in maintaining confidential files and information.

Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software.

Skill in English composition grammar spelling and punctuation.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Skill in following oral and written instructions.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in an indoor requires frequent standing walking and positions may require bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Over two years of office or clerical experience which includes the use of spreadsheet software experience working with student records or technical reports. Experience working with Microsoft Office products

Strong interpersonal (verbal/written and presentation skills) organizational negotiation skills with the ability to work and build rapport with all levels are necessary to perform the job at the expected certifications may also be required as specified by the Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring.

Required Experience:

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Finance/ESS DepartmentTYPE: Classified STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY LEVEL: ($20.28 full health benefits package) WORK CALENDAR: 213Days 8 Hours Per Day START DATE:April2026REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Services/ Director of ESSDEFINITION: Under the direction of the Director of Fi...