Revenue Management Specialist

Eckerd is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets employer. Eckerd utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Job Title- Revenue Management Specialist
Location- ECA Hillsborough - Tampa, FL 33612 US (Primary)
Education- High School Diploma/GED
Career Level Entr-y Level
Category- Operations
Job Type- Full-time (30+ hours)
Schedule- Monday-Friday

Job Description
I.       Position Concept:
This position obtains, maintains client information within various data systems  for the purpose of vouchering  to the State using expenditure codes in accordance with DCF’s Accounting Procedure Manual in order to draw down Federal Financial Participation. In addition, this position process client information to determine eligibility for Federal subsidy for emergency shelter, foster care and adoption services
II.     Essential Functions:  
·         Accurately enter of all required program information adhering to strict deadlines
·         Enter program referrals, admissions and discharges, authorization and placements, service events, monthly outcomes data, critical incidents and other miscellaneous information collection
·         Attend weekly unit meeting addressing unit issues, changes, sharing of information, and offering ideas or solutions to unit issues
·         Perform searches to find information requested staff such as locating client, historical information, research client eligibility history, provider placement histories and  legal status history
·         Query system to assess specific information, locating and correcting data entry errors.  Identify where errors are occurring and notifies system administrator of problems
·         Perform routine validation sampling 
·         Assist with file audits to assess completeness of information 
·         Assist in QI file auditing exercises in preparation for federal and state monitoring visits
·         Receive consumer and provider calls, log any complaints, respond to requests or assistance in a timely an effective manner by forward information to supervisor for review 
·         Assist users via phone on data entry performed by field staff
·         Participate in the quality improvement process
·         Obtain and maintain appropriate case documentation (court orders, court reports and case plans), field notes, correspondence, CIS forms, birth certificates, social security cards, etc. for determining or re-determining eligibility of clients for Federal funding and for maintaining compliance
·         Assist in the completion of applications for Medicaid and Federal Funds and refers them to Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) for eligibility determination by the Child in Care (CIC) Specialist
·         Monitor client eligibility determination by the CIC Specialist on a monthly basis 
·         Enter data into the Integrated Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN) for the purpose of vouchering the State using expenditure codes in accordance with DCF’s Accounting Procedure Manual in order to draw down Federal Financial Participation
·         Maintain open communication with Protective Investigators and Case Managers responsible for supervising cases of children in care, obtaining information on income, household composition and family resources in order to determine eligibility
·         Track and updates placement history logs showing movement from one Out of Home Care placement to another
·         Continually review files to determine eligibility for recoupment of federal funds
·         Enter processed applications in FSFN for Flex Fund
·         Request, as needed, Emergency Funds to pay for services and goods to prevent children from entering care
·         Attend staff meetings, in-service training and other meetings, staffings, or conferences as necessary
·         Provide technical assistance on the completion of all eligibility forms
·         Enter eligibility information into FSFN (Florida Safe Families Network)
 
  III.    Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To:      
·         Proof/validate information entered and assist in resolving problems or locating missing/additional information
·         Participate in training and development activities as required
·         Participate in the quality improvement and/or data validation process
·         Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships
·         Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd policy and state guidelines
·         Perform other duties as assigned 
   
IV.   Position in Organization:
            A.    Reports to:
                     Revenue Management Supervisor
            B.    Directly supervises: 
 
 
V.      Relationships:
 
            A.      Internal: Program and Eckerd staff
 
            B.      External: TBD

Job Requirements

VI.   Position Specifications:
A.   Education – High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Associate’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
B.    Experience – Two years experience in data management and/or Medicaid eligibility determination required.
C.    Skills – Strong organizational skills, ability to work with strict deadlines, strong analytical and problem solving skills, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities, strong customer service skills, knowledge of data validation functions, knowledge of quality assurance programs, knowledgeable in web based applications, knowledgeable about client information system software, strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, ability to understand legal documents, ability to maintain confidentiality
D.    Physical Demands - Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time.  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.  Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law.
E.   Other - Maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
 
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd") considers all applicant's for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national  origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special-disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.