Customer Service Representative

Seamar; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off 24 days + 10 holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Customer Service Representative to screen non-insured patients and assist new and existing clients in obtaining care. You will provide public health coverage enrollment support, insurance education, and case management as part of a team working under the Managed Care Department.

You will engage in outreach, assist in scheduling appointments, and help patients navigate health services while maintaining records and contributing to a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with public health coverage applications.
• Ability to schedule appointments and coordinate care.
• Strong communication and outreach skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary liaison between clients and clinic to alleviate barriers to service.
• Assist with public health coverage program applications and primary care coordination.
• Support scheduling and identify additional health care services available.
• Participate in outreach and distribution of informational materials approved by the Managed Care Department.
• Maintain activity records and submit progress reports as directed by management.
• Advocate for customers regarding coverage barriers and access to care.
• Assist in meeting departmental and organizational goals and ensure access to services.

Skills

Customer service

Public health enrollment

Insurance education

Case management

Job description

## Customer Service RepresentativeApplylocations: Vancouvertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102365Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationPosition Summary The Customer Service Representative is responsible for screening all non-insured patients and ensuring that customers newly assigned or wishing to obtain care at Sea Mar are accommodated. They provide public health coverage enrollment assistance, insurance education, and public health coverage case management. Under the direction of the Managed Care Manager and Coordinator, they pro-actively contact customers, assist in the development and distribution of promotional material and engage in community outreach activities. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily. JobESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES The Customer Service Representative: Serves as a primary liaison between clients and clinic, focusing on alleviating barriers to service and helping patients establish Sea Mar as their medical home. Assists with public health coverage program applications, ensures patients have selected a primary care provider, assists in scheduling appointments and identifying other health care services available. Assists in conducting outreach and participates on all corporate marketing campaigns, and in the distribution of informational / promotional materials approved by the Managed Care Department. Is responsible for maintaining activity records, submitting progress reports as directed by the Managed Care Department. Assists in identifying and advocating on behalf of the customer regarding barriers to coverage and or the utilization of health care services. Strives to increase customer health care service utilization, through education on services covered as well as customer responsibilities and to serve as case managers for families in accessing care. Assists in meeting established departmental and organizational goals and ensuring that customer access to the Managed Care Department services are maximized. Maintains skill levels by participating at all mandatory trainings, meeting competency testing requirements, maintaining local site standards, and reporting on health coverage policy changes impacting consumers and or processes. Performs any and all other duties as may be assigned while adhering to all corporate and departmental policies and proceduresHourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD Hourly**What We Offer:**Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:* Medical* Dental* Vision* Prescription coverage* Life Insurance* Long Term Disability* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.* We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.