Richard Balthrop
Texas Health and Human Services
Forestburg,TX
22
Years of experience
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Work History
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist III
14 Years 9 Months- Determined Medicaid eligibility by reviewing applications, household composition, income, and resource documentation.
- Interviewed applicants to gather case details, clarify requirements, and resolve missing information.
- Evaluated verification records against program rules to ensure accurate benefit decisions.
- Entered and updated case data in eligibility systems to maintain complete records.
- Explained Medicaid documentation requests, deadlines, and eligibility criteria to applicants.
- Coordinated with clients and internal staff to obtain outstanding verifications and close cases accurately.
- Applied state and federal policy guidance to process complex eligibility determinations.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive client information and supporting compliance requirements.
Meat Inspector IV
7 Years- Inspected carcasses and organs for signs of disease, contamination, and processing defects
- Verified sanitation standards in slaughter and processing areas to support compliance
- Examined livestock identification, documentation, and inspection records for regulatory accuracy
- Collected tissue, sample, and evidence materials for laboratory analysis and follow-up
- Applied food safety regulations to determine product disposition and enforcement actions
- Documented inspection findings, violations, and corrective actions in detailed reports
- Communicated compliance concerns and inspection results with plant staff and supervisors
- Monitored handling, storage, and preparation practices to reduce contamination risks
- Calibrated Type, Type and Type recording and measuring equipment.
- Confirmed sanitation procedural compliance in Type and Type processing facilities.
Education
- Computer Information Systems
- Basic
Skills
Animal welfare
Stress tolerance
Hazard analysis
Chemical analysis
Sampling techniques
Equipment calibration
Temperature monitoring
Pest control
Pathogen identification
Sanitary inspection
HACCP experience
Food safety regulations
Inspection protocols
Sampling procedures
Communication
Investigative tools
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Decision-making
Line inspection skills
Product labeling
Self motivation
Hazardous materials handling
Sample collection
Livestock management
Record keeping
Time management abilities
Adaptability
Inspect products
Safety standards enforcement
Food inspection
Regulatory documentation
Quality control analysis
Disease detection
Food safety standards
Timeline
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist III
Texas Health and Human Services
11.2006 - 08.2021Read More
Meat Inspector IV
DSHS
10.1999 - 10.2006Read More
Tarleton State University
from Computer Information Systems
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Vista High School
from Basic
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