Health Coverage & Access Eligibility Specialist

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc. in Duluth, MN, seeks eligible applicants to assist patients with health insurance enrollment and access to services.

The role involves meeting with patients, screening incomes for programs, coordinating referrals, and promoting LSCHC services in the community. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a drive to help.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human service related field.
• Experience with public health care programs or government related programs.
• Awareness of barriers individuals and families face in obtaining coverage through government programs.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and also work in team-based environment.
• Qualified applications must possess a genuine drive to help.
• Proven strong interpersonal skills, oral communication, and written communication

Responsibilities

• Receive training to provide in-person enrollment assistance and information on MN Health Insurance Programs including MNsure, Medical Assistance, and MNcare.
• Perform basic income screening for all programs, assist clients in completing the applications, advocate on their behalf, and follow-up after application has been sent to the appropriate agency.
• Meet with new and existing patients to gather information and assess each individual patient’s need for enrollment assistance or additional services provided by LSCHC
• Provide a warm, interactive, and inviting experience for new and existing patients
• Set up appropriate referrals with other LSCHC departments, including scheduling these appointments
• Assist clients in applying for hospital and clinic charity care programs and other charity funds
• Provide internal referrals to those without a regular physician and/or new to the community and in need of health care.
• Maintain accurate data and statistics on program utilization, client demographics, case outcomes, etc.
• Provide community outreach and education to inform the targeted population of the program services on the purpose and work of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human service related field

Job description

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc. in Duluth, MN, seeks eligible applicants to assist patients with health insurance enrollment and access to services.

The role involves meeting with patients, screening incomes for programs, coordinating referrals, and promoting LSCHC services in the community. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a drive to help.