Medicaid Paralegal

Woodbury, NY in-house legal department is seeking a dynamic, hardworking, highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Medicaid Paralegal/Legal Assistant for multiple health care entities in the tri-state area.

**Medicaid Paralegal Responsibilities Include but are not limited to**:

- Maintaining a calendar to ensure all deadlines are met, document requests are responded to, and necessary Fair Hearings are requested.
- Filing for fair hearings, if necessary, and assisting supervising attorney in preparation for same.
- Engaging in direct resident/family interactions regarding NAMI responsibilities, financial obligations, Medicaid documentation and eligibility requirements, and assisting with document collection whenever possible.

**Medicaid Paralegal Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Must be computer literate, and proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with a docket management system is a plus.
- Should be detail-oriented and organized with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Prior experience in a law office, nursing home finance department, or Medicaid office is a plus.
- Prior experience working with aged or disabled populations is a plus.

What we offer: Our facilities offer staff far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are a company you can be proud of, where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Generous PTO package
- Health/Dental Benefits
- 401k plan

We are an EOE

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

- No travel

**Experience**:

- Medicaid / Healthcare Paralegal: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person