Benefit Program Senior Specialist

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Jul 02, 2024
Full Time Other
  • Salary: $46,992.72 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 46992 USD

Job Description

The MO Medicaid Audit & Compliance Unit (MMAC) has three openings for a Benefit Program Senior Specialist within the Provider Review and Lock-In Unit located in Cole County.

Job Posting Number: 4016 8260017 070124

Semi-monthly salary: $1,958.03

Annual salary: $46,992.72

Job Location: This position is located at the Knipp Building; 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position: The successful candidates in these positions will work with a dedicated team of employees while gaining new and valuable skills. This an independent position responsible for monitoring MO HealthNet program compliance by MO HealthNet providers

  • Conduct post-payment review of MO HealthNet claims ensuring providers are appropriately billing and providing services in accordance with federal and state regulations and MO HealthNet requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of the MO HealthNet policies and procedures related to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program.
  • Manage a case load that consists of selecting claim samples, review of medical record documentation to support billings, prepare written reports regarding any findings, and make determinations on what administrative action to pursue, such as, education, demand of repayment and/or prepayment review.
  • Efficiently explain the whole review process and results, and testify at an Administrative Hearing Commission, as required.
  • Communicate effectively with other state agencies, providers, and coworkers regarding program requirements related to the HCBS programs.
  • Monitor corrective action plans, recovery of identified overpayments and provide assistance to Unit Supervisor or other designated management or executive staff.
  • May require the coordination and review of special projects, the development and management of tracking files, and coordinating efforts between other MHD units or other agencies.
  • You will also be required to present at the MO HealthNet workshops for your program(s) on behalf of MMAC.
  • Desk and onsite audits (which will require some travel).


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications

The person in this position should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Great written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to obtain, and process information
  • Ability to work in a team structure


Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Base Pay

46,992

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map