Ryan White Eligibility Specialist

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: Staff_15028 Department Int Med Infectious Diseases 50000589 Business Unit College of Medicine Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Weekdays and weekends; Hours may vary Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary

The Ryan White Eligibility Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end administration of client eligibility and enrollment for the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Ryan White programs. This role serves as a critical link to ensuring that individuals with HIV receive continuous access to core medical and support services while maintaining compliance with HRSA/HAB federal policies and guidelines. Key duties include conducting comprehensive eligibility assessments, adjudicating applications, The Ryan White Eligibility Specialist also acts as an advocate, educating, assessing and assisting patients with identifying state, federal and private insurance options and ensuring the Ryan White program remains a payor of last resort.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category Healthcare Working Title Ryan White Eligibility Specialist Job Title Health Care Specialist Salary Grade HC14S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $46,000 - $69,000/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 10/01/2026 Application Review Date 10/12/2026 Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

(Will consider five years education/related experience)

Required Experience 3 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience related to social services, human services, public health to include a strong understanding of state and federal benefits (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, and private insurance)..

(Will consider five years education/related experience)

Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification? Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable Required Other Computer Applications: Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills. This position will be communicating with clinical personnel, patients, internal staff and external entities including but not limited to local, state and federal government programs, insurance companies, and community resource entities

2. Cultural Competence: Ability to work with and build trust with diverse, vulnerable populations affected by HIV.

3. Results Driven Professional: Evidence of self-motivation, creativity, and flexibility in meeting objectives.

4. Analytical Skills: Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, organize and analyze situations and information to identify gaps, or barriers, search out pertinent facts, identify and assist with logical, actionable solutions.

5. Computer proficient.

6. Organizational Skills: Proficient in managing complex projects, prioritizing multiple tasks, attention to detail and accuracy to enhance outcomes

7. Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.

8. Confidentiality: Strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Community Health Education, Human Services, Social Services, Public Health.

Preferred Experience: Preferred License: No If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?: Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Preferred Other Computer Applications: EPIC Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Email to a Friend https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/100646

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a high school education or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience related to social services, human services, public health to include a strong understanding of state and federal benefits (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, and private insurance)?

• Yes

• No

• • If you do have experience related to social services, human services, public health to include a strong understanding of state and federal benefits (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, and private insurance), please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this position?

• Careerlink

• Employee Referral

• HERC

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

• Linkedin

• Omaha World Herald

• UNMC Job Site

• Facebook

• NEWorks

• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents