Benefits & Eligibility Specialist II

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Health Health Care Financing Client Services Unit is seeking a Benefits & Eligibility Specialist for Cheyenne. This position will serve as a Benefits and Eligibility Specialist for the Medicaid Client Services Unit. This position is responsible for determining eligibility for Wyomings Long-Term Care programs.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Assesses and analyzes current life and financial circumstances to determine eligibility and provide long-term care (LTC) medical assistance to individuals and families in need
Makes eligibility determinations and performs case management
Responsible and accountable for timely and accurate LTC determinations.
Interact with clients and other State agencies/divisions to determine initial eligibility for programs involving Federal and State Funds. Responsible for determining which program(s) best meet the needs of the client.
Policy review and training
Interaction with Community State and Federal Partners
Preparation for and participation in hearings

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience in the related field. or 3-5 years of progressive work experience in a healthcare setting.

KNOWLEDGE:

Computer literacy and ability to use word processing and tables/mathematical software.
Knowledge of and ability to communicate and interact with individuals with cognitive emotional and/or physical disabilities.
Mathematical knowledge and ability to make basic and/or algebraic calculations without error.
Knowledge of and skill in clear concise and grammatically correct verbal and written communication.
Ability to analyze and apply correct policy and procedure to diverse case and client circumstances so that cases are completed without error.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Benefits and Eligibility Specialist I

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Benefits and Eligibility Specialist I

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is anE-Verifyemployer.

Supplemental Information

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Health Health Care Financing Client Services Unit is seeking a Benefits & Eligibility Specialist for Cheyenne. This position will serve as a Benefits and Eligibility Specialist for the Medicaid Client Services Un...