Benefits & Eligibility Specialist, Onsite -Phx, AZ

Kelly; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is hiring for a Benefits and Eligibility Specialist to work onsite in Phoenix, AZ. The position pays $18.61 per hour and is a temporary-to-hire role with standard M–F, 8–5 hours and 100% on-site requirements.

The role involves reviewing applications, determining eligibility for public assistance, and communicating with applicants. Training lasts seven weeks, with a potential full-time transition after completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to work onsite and provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and determine eligibility for public assistance programs through interactive interviews and fact gathering.
• Verify accuracy of application forms; follow up with applicants to gather missing info as needed.
• Clearly communicate with applicants and recipients, address questions, and advise on benefit options.
• Explain program rules/policies to claimants, representatives, employers, medical providers, and government agencies to gain needed facts.
• Document determinations and deliver excellent customer service.
• Travel to off-site meetings, training, or conferences may be required.
• Attend in-person, 7-week training (required); potential transition to FTE after training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

On-site work

Transportation availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits and Eligibility Specialist, Onsite- Phoenix, AZ

Pay Rate: $18.61/Hr. Temp to Hire

M–F, 8–5 (100%On-Site)

Local Candidates Only: Resume must specify current location

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review applications and determine eligibility for public assistance programs through interactive interviews and fact gathering
• Verify accuracy of application forms; follow up with applicants to gather missing info as needed
• Clearly communicate with applicants and recipients, address questions, and advise on benefit options
• Explain program rules/policies to claimants, representatives, employers, medical providers, and government agencies to gain needed facts
• Document determinations and deliver excellent customer service
• Travel to off-site meetings, training, or conferences may be required
• Attend in-person, 7-week training (required); potential transition to FTE after training

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years customer service experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma
• Ability to work onsite and provide own transportation

Preferred Experience/Certifications

• Experience with eligibility reviews or insurance adjudication
• Previous public assistance or government program experience a plus

Why Kelly?

• Competitive pay, excellent Southern AZ benefits
• Fast-tracked onboarding and government experience
• Temp-to-hire pathway with impactful work in fiscal oversight

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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