Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department Eligibility Support Job Summary Job Description Timely complete appeal actions to re-open and/or close cases in accordance with appeal status. Take precautions to not re-notice appellants when taking these actions. Process CAU reversals which will include clearing issues and discrepancies in LaMEDS to assist with the processing of applications and renewals. Review data systems to determine what action needs to be performed. Maintain controls to ensure reversals are completed within required deadlines. Document eligibility research electronically in the required Medicaid system applications. Prepare eligibility decision notices by inputting required data into the corresponding Medicaid application systems, as necessary. Maintain knowledge of Medicaid policies and procedures and ensure that any new changes, updates or clearances are applied accordingly. Maintain knowledge and usage of all verification systems the agency has access to. Interpret and apply complex federal, state, and agency policy. Employ rudimentary knowledge and terminology of legal, medical and business areas, including real estate and insurance. Trend and analyze appeals data both regionally and statewide. Develop and produce reporting based on appeals data to influence training needs and decision making. Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings. Attend LTC hearings when needed. Complete LTC appeal packets needed. Other tasks as directed. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of professional experience in lieu of degree. Minimum two years of professional experience determining Medicaid eligibility. Minimum one year of professional experience determining Long Term Care and Waiver eligibility. Minimum one year of professional experience utilizing the LaMEDS system. Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills. Great attention to detail and follow up. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. DESIRED: Advanced degree. Minimum three years of professional experience in determining Medicaid eligibility. Minimum two years of professional experience in determining Long Term Care and Waiver Medicaid eligibility Minimum two years of professional experience working with Medicaid appeals process. Minimum two years of professional experience utilizing the LaMEDS system. Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city. Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. UNO has graduated more than 80,000 alumni - more than half of whom live and work in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels. The University of New Orleans is the most ethnically diverse college in Louisiana according to College Factual, a data analytics company that focuses on higher education outcomes. For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. The University has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity), one of fewer than 100 public universities that holds this prestigious designator. The University of New Orleans is also a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year. UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds The University of New Orleans is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.