Medicaid Planning Assistant

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Steinbacher Goodall & Yurchak

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wysox Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medicaid Planning Assistant supports clients with estate and long-term care planning by managing the Medicaid application process and maintaining client records. They also assist attorneys and planners during appointments, handle correspondence, and perform general office administrative tasks.

Qualifications

You have excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. You are proficient in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, social work, or a related field is required, or equivalent work experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job Description

The Medicaid process can be overwhelming for many families, and a social worker plays a vital role in helping them navigate each step with clarity and confidence. In this position, the assistant supports clients through estate planning and long‑term care planning, providing high‑quality assistance rooted in integrity and excellence. 

Key responsibilities include managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, maintaining consistent follow‑through, and communicating with clients and staff in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to both clients and the broader team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities* 

  • Compile client information and assets into a Client Information and Asset List.  

  • Assist with trust funding by completing change forms, corresponding with professionals and companies, ensuring changes are made, and follow up with clients as needed.  

  • Attend appointments with the Long-term care planner and/or attorneys and interact with clients and referral sources. 

  • Serving as witness and/or notary during signing appointments.  

  • Prepare, organize and oversee the Medicaid Application Process, both with new applications and renewals.  

  • Work with case workers to get Medicaid Applications processed and handled in a timely manner.  

  • Work with long-term care facility business offices to obtain information needed, communicate updates on the clients Medicaid or billing status, and work on income liabilities.  

  • Organize, maintain and search for hard copy and electronic files as requested.  

  • Prepare and proofread correspondence. 

  • Answer phone calls, direct caller to appropriate staff member and/or e-mail appropriate staff member a message related to the call.  

  • Perform general operational tasks including but not limited to copying, scanning, mailings and postage, assisting drop-in clients, filing paperwork, handling voice mail messages, etc., all according to Firm policies and procedures.  

  • Work to make client satisfaction a top priority, finding quick resolutions to client complaints and concerns.  

  • Report any potential threats to the success of Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak to the Executive Director or Partners.  

  • Maintain confidentiality of client and personnel information in accordance with Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak confidentiality policies and procedures. 

  • Other tasks, as assigned by the attorney or Executive Director. 

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, social work or related field (or equivalent work experience).   

    • Or, 2-3 years experience working in an administrative and professional environment. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.   

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.   

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.   

  • Proficient in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.   

  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic virtual environment with a positive attitude.   

  • A high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.


Compensation based on experience 

Why Work for Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak 

We are committed to serving older adults and their families with dignity, compassion, and practical solutions. Our firm fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture built on mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. 

 

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Steinbacher Goodall & Yurchak

We refuse to use a “cookie cutter,” one-size-fits-all approach to legal planning. At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, no two plans are ever the same, because no person or family's goals are ever exactly the same. Every client is offered a written plan — a road map that will guide them as they move forward in their Estate and Long-Term Care planning, or with their Wealth Protection or Business Succession planning. Every plan we write starts from scratch, handcrafted page by page to meet your specific legal needs and goals. Our attorneys make sure each step of your planning is relevant and makes legal sense for you. Each document supports your goals and protects you as intended, nothing less. At Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, we ensure that you get the most effective administration of your estate by guiding you through the probate process and effectively administering the estate so that every opportunity for preserving value for future distribution is presented. We educate ourselves to have a keen understanding of the probate and tax laws to best fit your needs. If you need help in administering an estate, contact Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak at 800-351-8334. We are your elder care and special needs law firm. Protection in times of prosperity, security in times of uncertainty, and comfort in times of crisis. Quality representation and litigation. Locations in Altoona, Muncy, State College, Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre, Wyalusing & Wysox.
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