Outreach and Enrollment Specialist
Fremont, CA - USA
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Educate and inform individuals about the availability of the Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program.
- Assist and assess uninsured individuals for eligibility in the Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program and assist them in completing the appropriate application.
- Provide information to patients/clients about existing health insurance brokers and other health insurance resources as needed.
- Follow up with potential enrollees and applicants to ensure program enrollment.
- Provide monthly data regarding application and enrollment statistics.
- Initiate contact with uninsured individuals through outreach activities to community agencies community gatherings neighborhoods and other appropriate venues.
- Participate in required state and federal trainings related to the Marketplace Exchanges and Nebraska Medicaid Program.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and provide a supportive and understanding environment for all patient/client interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- GED required or High School Diploma.
- Bachelor Degree in Healthcare Administration Business or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Ability to receive Certified Application Counselor certification.
- Previous experience working with Nebraska Medicaid.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Previous knowledge enrolling individuals into the Nebraska Medicaid Program.
- At least two-years experience within community service health care or social service organization desired.
- Bi-lingual preferred.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Ability to occasionally bend lift stoop and stretch as needed.
- Sufficient visual acuity and hearing to perform job tasks effectively.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer keyboard telephone and copier requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds on an occasional basis.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) works to improve the health and well-being of residents across North Central Nebraska through disease prevention, health education, environmental health services, immunization programs, emergency preparedness, and community partnerships ... View more