Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a renowned healthcare provider located on Long Island, NY which offers a full continuum of services. The Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 460 bed facility providing services for short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, home care programs, an adult day health program, ventilator dependent care, palliative and hospice care, a Memory Care Unit and on-site dialysis. The Gurwin Family of Services also includes the 201-apartment Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner assisted living community and the Fountaingate Gardens independent living community on the Commack campus.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full time Medicaid Coordinator who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: High School Diploma, minimum 2 years SNF, DSS or related experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Meet with families of prospective residents prior to admission. Collect and review all documentation required to file Medicaid application. Advise prospective resident family members regarding Medicare and Medicaid regulations, facility policy, and to answer all questions. Investigate and process Medicaid Conversions, Recertification’s, Applications, Provider Changes, and monthly Roster’s for all counties.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Conduct pre-admission interviews with prospective resident family members, collect all documentation required for Medicaid application, review all facility financial policies, have all required financial agreements signed, and explain Medicare and Medicaid regulations that apply to prospective resident family members.

• Review all documentation including 60 months of banking to determine Medicaid eligibility or penalty periods incurred.

• Contact case workers at hospital, Medicaid, or attorney to follow up on Medicaid applications.

• Keep chronological listing of all contacts and follow-up calls.

• Process Medicaid Applications as assigned with residents, families, attorneys and respective Medicaid office in a timely and professional manner.

• Review Admission Logs to identify new Medicaid Pending Applicants on a timely basis.

• Prepare and process Medicaid Pick-Up Statements efficiently and accurately.

• Process new, revised, and corrected Pick-Up dates when needed, and follow-up with Attorney’s Case Workers and Elder Care Agencies to notify them of any changes on a timely basis.

• Conduct Face-to-Face interviews with Family and representatives while upholding a hi-level of professionalism and efficiency.

• Process recertifications for appropriate county and follow-up with residents and families in a timely and professional manner.

• Process new, corrected and revised budgets in a timely and accurate manner with related parties.

We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

· Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:

o Fitness Reimbursement Program

o Wellness discounts

· Dental Insurance through MetLife

· Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)

· Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify

· Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care

· Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)

· Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)

· National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)

· Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview

· Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)

· Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

· Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions

· Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions

· Starbuck’s café on-site

· Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing

· Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events

· Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

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