Estate Recovery Manager - Mainly Remote

Company: UMass Med School
Location: Shrewsbury
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Estate Recovery Manager - Mainly Remote



Minimum Salary

US-MA-Shrewsbury


Job Location

1 week ago(3/3/2023 11:19 AM)




Requisition Number

2022-42335



# of Openings

1



Posted Date

Day



Shift

Exempt



Exempt/Non-Exempt Status

Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional






































Overview









The Estate Recovery Unit (ERU) at HCFS works on behalf of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Massachusetts Medicaid program, MassHealth, to implement federal and state laws requiring the recovery of medical benefits paid on behalf of MassHealth recipients. The ERU performs recovery activities related to probated estates and special needs trusts. The ERU team is comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals with expertise in wills, trusts, estate administration, real estate law, title examination, asset research, and Medicaid eligibility regulations. Our team collaborates with EOHHS on initiatives which support MassHealth programs and funding and help protect MassHealth as the Payer of Last Resort.













Responsibilities

• Direct and manage revenue and cost savings programs and projects by monitoring progress and analyzing data and reports.
• Oversee and manage activities of assigned unit.
• Closely monitor the revenue activities in the assigned unit to ensure the regular status of revenues and cost savings and report on the potential risks for shortfalls or potential gains.
• Perform supervisory functions of hiring, corrective action and employee performance evaluation.
• Evaluate and assist in implementing change to increase the efficiency of operations by reviewing reports and information from staffing.
• Participate in program and project forecasting and financial analysis.
• Coordinate and implement new products and projects.
• Participate in developing proposal responses by providing documentation and analysis.
• Perform complex analysis in support of projects in and out of state.
• Make recommendations for priorities and program implementations.
• Make recommendations for improvements to program operations.
• Develop and implement policy and procedure standards in regards to program monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide on the job training and orientation for employees.
• Develop and implement procedures and guidelines to accomplish project objectives and goals.
• Review and analyze data concerning assigned projects in order to determine progress and effectiveness and make recommendations for changes in procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from EOHHS staff and others concerning assigned projects.
• Perform related duties such as attending staff meetings, maintaining records, preparing reports for revenue and cost savings programs and projects, and assisting in the preparation of client and staff presentations.
• Interact and represent the department on a professional level with EOHHS and other government agencies.
• Communicate with client as required concerning status of their projects.
• Work individually as well as being a team member.
• Work internally and externally to resolve discrepancies for projects.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  REQUIRED EDUCATIONBachelor's Level Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business or a related field or equivalent REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE5-7 years of experience in business related field, fiscal management, finance, or public administrationProven skills in financial management or operational managementThorough knowledge of funding and revenue sources for health and human service programsThorough knowledge of the federal and Massachusetts state regulations as they relate to Third Party Recovery, including Estate and Casualty RecoveryExperience with contract development and managementStrong management and leadership skillsDemonstrated experience in computer based tools including spreadsheets and word processing PREFERRED EDUCATIONLaw degree/legal educationParalegal Certificate PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCEBackground/experience with probate, property, real estateExperience with MassHealth Eligibility, Health Insurance Identification, Benefit Coordination and Recovery activities as it relates to Medicaid programs.Working knowledge of cost saving and revenue activities related to health care benefit programs.Familiarity and MassHealth eligibility and claim processing systems.Demonstrated experience with project management concepts, methods and tools such as Microsoft SharePoint or JIRAProficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint)Strong oral and written communication skills
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Keywords: UMass Med School, Worcester , Estate Recovery Manager - Mainly Remote, Executive , Shrewsbury, Massachusetts