Health Benefit Advisor - Bi Lingual
Company: Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.
Location: Framingham
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Job Description:
Are you looking for a meaningful career? - Are you passionate
about health equity? - Do you enjoy helping people?Edward M.
Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community
health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham,
Milford and the surrounding communities. -We are a thriving and
growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to
support this growth.We are currently hiring a Health Benefits
Advisor based in Framingham. - This position will provide education
and enrollment opportunities for patients and community residents
who lack access to healthcare and health insurance. This position
will work predominantly internally and in the field through
collaborations with local community-based organizations throughout
Milford, Framingham, Worcester and surrounding towns. The goal of
the position is to increase the number of individuals accessing and
maintaining health insurance through the health insurance
marketplace, MassHealth (Medicaid), and the Children's Health
Insurance Program (CHIP) and to build and strengthen enrollment
collaborations with partner organizations.As an employer of choice,
our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork,
accountability and respect and supports the growth and development
of each employee. - We are an equal opportunity employer and
embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. -
You are a good fit for our team if you're passionate about helping
people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive,
team-based environment.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Verify patient identify adhering to
Health Center procedures.Verify patient demographic and update when
appropriate.Complete patient consent form when necessary and
provide center's information pertaining to the following: Center
programs and services, Patient Rights and HIPAA brochures, hours of
operation, 24 hour emergency call service, etc.Participate in
Massachusetts trainings and fulfill requirements to become a
Navigator within first three months of employment.Screen and assist
patients in applying for MassHealth, Connector Care, Qualified
Health Plans, Children's Medical Security Plan, Health Safety Net
and other applicable services to arrange needed coverage for
medical services, via the states electronic system or paper form
application.Provide structured education on health coverage, the
redetermination process and the importance of maintaining medical
coverage.Gather required documentation as needed and submit
electronically with application or via fax in a timely manner.
Schedule follow-up times to return with documents at outreach
location of office hours as appropriate.Offer renewal assistance
for enrolled individual and families.Educate all individuals and/or
families that are eligible about their plan choices.Distribute
outreach materials to patients, community members, partner
organizations and businesses to build coverage option and
awareness.Ensure equipment is available and operational and
adequate materials are available to perform enrollment and
education activities in the community for scheduled outreach
activities.Maintain adequate inventory of print materials.Arrive at
outreach sites with enough time to set up and be ready to greet
customers promptly for scheduled shifts if applicable.Assist with
promoting the program in the community through dissemination of
flyers, posters, brochures, and word-of-mouth.Maintain a home-base
with regularly scheduled hours at assigned Kennedy CHC office
location if applicable.Full job description available upon
request.Job Requirements:
We value our team members and provide
opportunities seek to provide opportunities for growth and
development. High School DiplomaMinimum 1 year prior customer
service experienceAbility to work independently and problem-solve
with little supervision.Perform data entry functions accurately.
Strong clerical and typing skills.Excellent communication skills
that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and understood
by patients of varying backgrounds and educational levels.Valid
driver's license and dependable vehicle.Bilingual in either English
and Spanish or English and Portuguese -Our health center requires
all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID19 and the Flu.Benefits
Kennedy Community Health seeks to
offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits
package.Health benefits start on first day of employment. Company
pays 79% of health insurance Premiums.Competitive time off
packages403b Retirement PlanFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee
Assistants Program 100% paid for by employerHealth benefits
coverage for same-sex domestic partners, transgender health
benefits.Powered by JazzHR
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