Medicare Sales Representative

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Generous PTO (30 days) and 9 holidays

Health insurance for you and family

Employer-matched 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth and CEU credits

Job summary

VNS Health invites applications for a Community Liaison to educate consumers about MAP, MAPD, or DSNP products and promote enrollment in VNS Health Plans. The role targets meeting monthly enrollment goals and delivering presentations across weekly events under general supervision.

The position requires NYS Accident and Health Insurance License, valid license to drive, and strong communication skills. Travel across five boroughs is expected to build relationships and enroll members.

Qualifications

• NYS Accident and Health Insurance License, required
• Valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle or ability to travel to all five boroughs, preferred
• High School diploma or the equivalent, required
• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• Minimum two years of managed Medicare, Medicaid, life insurance and/or any other sales experience that includes collecting premiums during the initial sale required OR a minimum two years of experience in a related department at VNS CHOICE, required
• Experience marketing to a culturally diverse target population, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak in front of large groups, required
• Strong organizational skills, required
• Existing relationships with key potential referrers, required
• Bi-lingual skills, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops effective working relationships with CBOs, the provider community, religious organizations and other appropriate channels to generate leads, build brand awareness and enroll new members.
• Achieves monthly and annual membership goals.
• Performs all duties within CMS guidelines, following all rules and regulations and stays up to date on all new marketing policies.
• Provides direct consumer education about the VNS Health Plans MAP, MAPD or DNSP products.
• Performs retention efforts developed by department leadership to reduce member turnover.
• Travels between numerous referral sources across all regions to promote VNS Health’s MAP, MAPD or DSNP products.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Community Liaison educates consumers in the communities served by VNS Health about MAP, MAPD or DSNP products and the benefits of enrolling in these VNS Health Plans products. Achieves monthly enrollment requirements and attends and conducts presentations during weekly events. This role works under general supervision.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program and opportunity for both pre- and post-tax contributions
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent careand commuter transit program
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth, career advancementand CEU credits

What You Will Do

• Develops effective working relationships with CBOs, the provider community, religious organizations and other appropriate channels to generate leads, build brand awareness and enroll new members.
• Achieves monthly and annual membership goals.
• Performs all duties within CMS guidelines, following all rules and regulations and stays up to date on all new marketing policies.
• Provides direct consumer education about the VNS Health Plans MAP, MAPD or DNSP products.
• Performs retention efforts developed by department leadership to reduce member turnover.
• Travels between numerous referral sources across all regions to promote VNS Health’s MAP, MAPD or DSNP products.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

License and Certifications:

NYS Accident and Health Insurance License, required

Valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle or ability to travel to all five boroughs, preferred

Education:

High School diploma or the equivalent, required

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Work Experience:

Minimum two years of managed Medicare, Medicaid, life insurance and/or any other sales experience that includes collecting premiums during the initial sale required OR a minimum two years of experience in a related department at VNS CHOICE, required

Experience marketing to a culturally diverse target population, required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak in front of large groups, required

Strong organizational skills, required

Existing relationships with key potential referrers, required

Bi-lingual skills, preferred

Pay Range

USD $66,300.00 - USD $79,800.00 /Yr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.