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Outreach & Enrollment Specialist

Via Care Community Health Center

Outreach & Enrollment Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

     

    JOB TITLE: OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST 

    DIVISION: OUTREACH 

    STATUS: FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT 

     

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

    The Outreach and Enrollment Specialist will work to provide outreach opportunities for community residents who lack access to healthcare and health insurance, provide enrollment and application follow-up assistance and build/strengthen enrollment collaborations with local partner organizations to increase health insurance coverage and access to quality primary health, dental, and behavioral care for identified community residents.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

    •  Provide enrollment assistance (including but not limited to completing coverage applications, gathering required documentation and troubleshooting the enrollment process) for uninsured adults to access subsidized, low-cost and free health insurance programs through the health insurance marketplace; and Medi-Cal.
    •  Provide structured patient education on health coverage, engage in follow-up conversations and offer renewal assistance for enrolled individuals;.
    •  Distribute outreach materials to patients, community members, partner organizations and businesses to build coverage option awareness;.
    •  Develop, discover and attend community events in order to promote coverage options and the mission and services of the organization;.
    •  Collaborate with various local organizations to build awareness of coverage options, spur enrollment and build referral linkages;.
    •  Attend and successfully complete all required training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities;.
    •  Accurately provide required reporting to track goal achievement and client satisfaction.
    •  Recruit and utilize volunteers to increase program capacity;y.
    •  Assist in the development and implementation of organizational outreach and enrollment initiatives;.
    •  Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to all policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access; and.

    DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:  

    •  Perform other duties as assigned.

     

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

    •  Knowledge of the health and human services infrastructure, health insurance programs and public coverage options.
    •  Ability to effectively develop and nurture relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
    •  Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
    •  Ability to enthusiastically communicate with potential enrollees.
    •  Strong computer skills with proficiencies in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet-based applications and the Microsoft operating system.
    •  Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
    •  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    •  Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
    •  Ability to learn and apply training instruction.
    •  Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality with regard to patient information.
    •  Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor and make independent judgments.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

    •  High School or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in health or social service related field of study preferred or. a minimum of two years in the field equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree for otherwise excellent candidates.
    •  Two years’ experience working in community social service or healthcare environment.
    •  Covered CA Enrollment Assister Certification strongly preferred.
    •   Current HIV/STI Counseling Certificate preferred, as well as current training on family planning practices and methods. 
    •  Bi-Lingual in Spanish and English required.
    •  Must possess a current drivers license.
    •  Must have excellent reading and comprehension skills.
    •  Must be able to work efficiently in a very fast paced environment.
    •  Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
    •  Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and Live Scan background check.
    •  Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
    •  Experience working with low-income and predominantly Latino populations. Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse communities, and low-income populations. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

     

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed); 
    • Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment;
    • Must possess-valid California Driver License;
    • Must have and maintain State required automobile insurance coverage;and 
      • TB and post employment physical clearance, to be renewed every year.

     

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    The following lists physical demands an employee will perform on a regular basis: sitting, viewing a computer monitor, typing/keyboarding, reading, handwriting, talking and hearing, walking, standing, talking on the phone, and driving (vehicle). Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. Must be able to talk and hear well. Good vision is imperative.