Certified Application Counselor
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus, NE
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Job Description
POSITION S U M M A R Y:Provide outreach to community members and in reach to ECDHD/GNCHC patients/clients on the health insurance Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program. Assist uninsured patients/clients by determining eligibility to apply for the Marketplace Exchanges and Nebraska Medicaid Program and assisting with the application for those programs.ESSENTIALJOB 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.
- 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physicalconditionappropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may includesitting or standingfor long periods of time. Somebending, I lifting, stooping and stretchingrequired.Requires normalrange of hearing and eyesight.Requires eye-handcoordination and manualdexterity to operateofficeequipmentsuch as computerkeyboard,photocopier,telephone and calculator.Someliftinginvolved, up to 35 pounds.
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This job at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is located in Columbus, NE, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center?
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center lists this role as a Full-time position.
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East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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