Certified Enrollment Counselor Bilingual (Healthcare Insurance Enrollment)

Job Posted 10/14/2024
Marin Community Clinics
Larkspur, CA 94977
United States
Category Healthcare
Full-Time
Job Description
Overview:
Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

Under the supervision of the Outreach and Enrollment Supervisor, the Certified Enrollment Counselor (Healthcare Enrollment Specialist) aids, informs, and supports new and established patients and other community members with a variety of programs, public benefits, and services. As part of the enrollment team, the Enrollment Counselor is responsible for the enrollment of patients into community, state, and county programs.

Responsibilities:
Prepares and submits required eligibility information for all patients, advocates and refers to other

Interviews and screens new and established patients to determine eligibility for health insurances and other programs including but not limited to Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, CMSP.

Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health insurance and social service enrollment/application assistance for demographically diverse patient

Responsible for tracking and reporting all required data for enrollment and outreach

Maintains statistical

Advocates for patients with County and State Social Service agencies by helping file appeals and other

Conducts outreach calls to new Medi-Cal members assigned to MCC to register them and get them into

Attends all eligibility related meetings/ trainings and shares the information when appropriate with clinic personnel.

Utilizes EPIC Electronic Health Records to enter patient information and research

Coordinates with MCC internal staff, and other organizations to resolve patient problems/barriers, addressing basic needs, social determinants of health, and other economic factors.

Provides advocacy, support in negotiating/coordinating with service agencies/organizations.

Works closely with MCC staff to identify patients who need enrollment

Provides community outreach, screening and enrollment at various local events and festivals in Marin

Provide assistance and support to individuals and families during transition

Works with the Referral Navigators to identify uninsured patients who need specialty care and need to apply for charity care at hospitals or other healthcare

Assists patients to fill out the charity care applications and provides any follow-up

Maintains good working relationships with community partners by working as a liaison with other agencies and the

Provide services in appropriate internal and external community forums (community events to discuss insurance enrollment, )

Complete 50+ enrollments a month (Medi-Cal, Covered CA, CalFresh, CMSP)

Assist newly assigned MCC Partnership patients with establishing care with a Primary Care Provider.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is

Prior experience with EPIC Electronic Health Records highly

Ability to complete training and certification requirements (to be completed within 12 months of employment - Paid by MCC)

Covered California Enrollment Counselor certification

Patient/Health Navigation training and certification (funded by MCC).

Project coordination experience

Required Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software required: Outlook, Word, and

Ability to speak, read, and writes in English and

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment with appropriate

Ability to work positively as a collaborative team

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient

Ability to understand complex concepts and convey them in a manner that is easily understood by

Ability to manage and prioritize communications from multiple staff, organizations, patients, etc., at the same

Ability to organize and review large amounts of data in an organized and efficient

Ability to proofread, correct and review forms and data for scanning and/or

Ability to represent clinic in professional manner and handle patient issues with sensitivity and confidentiality.

Ability to meet deadlines and manage changing

Excellent oral and written communications

Have reliable transportation and be available to travel within all clinic locations when is require attending meetings, outreach events or cover staff members.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a

Use of mouse, keyboard and

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at

Benefits:

Our mission informs our approach to your benefits program. Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

Covid-19 Vaccinations and Booster Requirements

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including "health-care" required boosters as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. If you completed your primary series, received an original booster and it has been more than 2 months from that booster dose - it is recommended, but not required that you receive the Bivalent booster.

MCC is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Min:
USD $25.00/Hr.

Max:
USD $28.00/Hr.
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