Medicaid & Data Specialist

The Copper Country Intermediate School District has an immediate opening for a Medicaid & Data Specialist in Hancock, Michigan.

This position is for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, compliance, and student services—where details matter and your work directly supports schools and the students they serve. You excel in organizing and bringing clarity to complex regulations so others can focus on what they do best.

The Medicaid & Data Specialist plays a key role in ensuring our Medicaid reimbursable programs operate with accuracy, integrity, and full compliance. This position blends financial oversight, regulatory knowledge, data management, and relationship-building to support districts in delivering essential services to students.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the ISD, local districts, and state agencies for all Medicaid reimbursable programs.
• Ensure Medicaid costs, claims, and documentation are accurate, reasonable, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Coordinate reporting for billable student services, including therapy and psychological services.
• Reconcile accounts, resolve billing discrepancies, and oversee Medicaid-related payments and distributions.
• Develop and improve procedures, recordkeeping systems, and internal controls to strengthen efficiency and compliance.
• Provide clear, responsive support to district staff on Medicaid billing and eligibility questions.
• Deliver training and professional development on Medicaid policies, procedures, and electronic systems.
• Stay current on changing Medicaid regulations and implement updates as needed.
• Prepare reports and support internal and external audits.

WHAT WE OFFER. 

• $40,000 – $65,000 annual starting salary based on education and years of experience.
• Health insurance, or if no health insurance is needed—-we’ll pay you $661.84/month instead.
• Dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee; CCISD pays 100% of premiums.
• Life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid personal days.
• Retirement plan provided by the Michigan Public School Employees Plan.
• Professional development assistance and opportunities for advancement.
• Full-time year-round position.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• An Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Medicaid programs, Medicaid billing, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act special education or compliance, or data systems that support reporting and accountability.
• A solid foundation in accounting or finance, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage both short- and long-term projects while keeping organized, easy-to-follow filing systems—both digital and paper.
• Experience handling fiscal tasks such as purchase orders, invoicing, and expense coding.
• Confidence using Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as everyday tools.
• Clear, professional communication skills—both written and verbal.
• A self-starter mindset with sound judgment and the ability to work independently.
• A professional presence and a genuine commitment to integrity, service, and doing the work right.

ARE YOU READY to put your skills to work on programs that make a real difference for students and schools? Select APPLY NOW below.

The Copper Country Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.