Job Description:

Medicaid Specialist #8773

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and MIPS Coordinator, the Medicaid Specialist manages the Medicaid claim program for special education services. Coordinate a high volume of data including student Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Education Program compliance for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and provider information. Provide training to providers and monitor participation in required Medicaid procedures. Serves as the primary point of contact for all Medicaid program activities alongside the MIPS Coordinator.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

AND

• One (1) year of experience in administrative/clerical duties.

OR

• Five (5) years of experience or knowledge of administrative/clerical duties.
• One (1) year of experience or knowledge of special education.
• Proficient using Synergy database, and spreadsheet programs.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTS:

• Medicaid Specialist pay range $22.14 to 25.70/hour
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites vary
• Classification: Supervisory/Professional
• FTE: 1.0 –8 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 12 month
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Medicaid Specialist

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Job Contact Information

Name Jessica Nolan

Title Exceptional Education Program Coordinator

Phone 520-232-7035

Email Jessica.nolan@tusd1.org

• Medicaid Specialist pay range $22.14 to 25.70/hour
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**