Health Connections Specialist

Gifford Health Care; Randolph (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Plan - employer contrib

Long and short-term disability

Competitive wages

Job summary

Gifford Health Care seeks a Health Connections Specialist to serve at our Randolph, VT location. The role focuses on helping patients access insurance options and coordinating with pharmacies to ensure coverage for needed medications.

You will navigate state programs for uninsured patients and work to secure care regardless of payment capability, with strong emphasis on organization and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating health coverage navigation for diverse patient populations.
• Ability to assist patients with acquiring insurance regardless of ability to pay.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to assist with acquiring health insurance when possible.
• Serve as navigator for state-supplied insurance for uninsured patients.
• Coordinate with local pharmacies to ensure coverage for prescribed medications.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Job description

Gifford Health Care is seeking a Health Connections Specialist to work in our Randolph, VT location.

The Health Connections Specialistwill work with patients of Gifford Medical Center and Gifford Health Care to receive the medical care needed regardless of the ability to pay. This position will meet with and assist patients with acquiring insurance, when possible. The Health Connections Specialistwill also work as a navigator for the state supplied insurance for uninsured patients and work with local pharmacies to ensure coverage for needed prescriptions for patients.

Strong time management/organization skills, ability to multi-task and communicate effectively in a professional manner are fundamental to the role.

Gifford Health Care offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive wages
• Onsite parking
• Health plans including dental and vision insurance
• Tax-saving flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Long and short-term disability insurance