Project Eligibility Specialist 2026-00069 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/5199270) Apply  Project Eligibility Specialist 2026-00069 Salary $32.52 Hourly Location Cheyenne, WY Job Type Contract Full-time Job Number 2026-00069 Department Department Of Health Division Cheyenne and County Offices Opening Date 01/20/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position Job Classification ATAW99 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, is seeking applicants for the position of Project Eligibility Specialist. The Project Eligibility Specialist position provides support to the eligibility unit as they participate in monitoring Medicaid programs and completing special projects. Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level. + Provides customer service to the public, clients, and staff and acts as a resource to co­workers, customers, and/or clients. + Reviews monthly reports for multiple program areas, research cases, and identifies issues and patterns to help mitigate errors. + Conducts research, collects, organizes, and details the information in writing to contribute to the successful monitoring of the Medicaid programs and the successful completion of special projects undertaken by the Medicaid Eligibility Unit. + Process applications and maintain logs for the Presumptive Eligibility program. + Maintains the eligibility email inbox, answering or directing to the appropriate person. + Develops training materials and presentations to be used by the Eligibility Unit in support of the Medicaid programs. + Provides training and presentations to State Agencies and Vendors. + Assist the Medicaid Eligibility Unit Professional Staff as needed to assure the timely completion of day-to-day activities as well as special projects. + Acts as backup to other Medicaid Administrative Staff as time permits or as determined by the supervisor. + Other projects will be determined by the supervisor as time allows. Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to applicants with an Associate’s degree in Business, Human Services, or Computer Technology and experience with Benefits and Eligibility. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of state and federal government functions, procedures, concepts, principles, and practices of professional healthcare administration. + Ability to comprehend federal regulations, state statutes, program rules, and policy and to interpret and integrate into legislation, statute, and policy. + Ability to examine data and reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with regulations. + Skill in interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail + Knowledge of the latest forms of technology and ability to use this knowledge to create and present Medicaid program information to various audiences across the state. + Skill and ability to work independently. + Skill in organization and planning. + Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + Typically, the employee will sit comfortably to perform the work, however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer. Supplemental Information Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Non Benefit Position