Medicaid Enrollment Specialist l

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4.5 weeks

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

FSA

Retirement plans

Wellness Center access

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Medicaid Enrollment Specialist to screen eligibility and assist patients through the full application process. You will help patients understand required documentation and navigate federal and state correspondence to resolve enrollment issues.

The role requires travel to villages, including overnight stays, and delivering presentations on program updates, benefits, and the importance of timely renewal and maintaining coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of customer service experience using computers.
• 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to type 30 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Screen Medicaid eligibility and assist with full application process.
• Explain required documentation and navigate federal/state correspondence.
• Travel to villages, including overnight stays, and present program updates and benefits.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Effective written verbal andinterper|s

Ability to multi-task across systems

Proficient with basic office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# **Medicaid Enrollment Specialist**## **Position Summary**The Medicaid Enrollment Specialist supports patients—insured or uninsured—by screening for Medicaid eligibility and assisting with the full application process. This role helps individuals understand required documentation, navigate federal and state correspondence, and resolve issues related to enrollment or coverage.The position requires travel to villages, including occasional overnight stays. While in the villages, the specialist provides presentations on program updates, available benefits, and the importance of timely renewal and maintaining coverage.## **Minimum Qualifications**### **Education*** High school diploma or equivalent### **Experience*** Entry-level position* One (1) year of customer service experience using computers* One (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office* Ability to type 30 WPM### **Skills & Abilities*** Strong customer service skills* Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication* Ability to multi‐task across multiple systems and programs* Proficient with basic office equipment and computers### **Supervisory Responsibilities*** None## **Benefits*** Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks* 11 paid holidays* Comprehensive healthcare coverage* Life and Disability Insurance* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)* Retirement plans* Access to Employee Wellness Center* Plus more!Compensation Pay Range Minimum:21.78Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]