Outreach Specialist

Elevance Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks an Outreach Specialist responsible for engaging with members and assisting with inquiries. The role is based in the field, primarily within King County, focusing on cultural competence and community support. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience and a passion for helping others.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
• Understanding of Medicaid and SCHIP programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding benefits and policies.
• Support community events and represent state programs.
• Perform new member orientations and home visits.

Skills

Customer Service

Cultural Competence

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Location : This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. We are seeking candidates that reside in the King county area in Washington state.

The Outreach Specialist is responsible for serving as the initial and main point of Field contact between the Company and current and potential members.

How you will make an impact:

• Responds to telephone, written, and in-person inquiries and initiates steps to assist regarding issues relating to content or interpretation of benefits, policies and procedures.
• Provides timely and accurate resolution of inquiries and issues regarding benefits, services and policies.
• Supports and promotes State Sponsored Programs through participation in community events.
• Represents State Sponsored Programs in community collaborations.
• Supports member access to care through home visits, processing of reports, and distribution of collateral materials.
• Performs new member orientations.
• Provides superior quality outcomes by taking ownership of issues to ensure timely resolution or follow-up.
• Provides superior, professional, and courteous service to customers.
• Comprehends the various cultural and linguistic needs of the Medicaid and SCHIP population, knowledge of the various health and social services available in the assigned region with a special emphasis on services offered by community based organizations, ability to work professionally with the company's associates, community-based organizations, providers and plan members.
• Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of customer service experience, or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:

• Understanding of the basic principles of managed care and the concepts of publicly financed health insurance such as Medicaid and SCHIP programs is preferred.
• For Medicaid business units, a Community Health Worker Certification must be obtained in the first 6 months of employment.
• Valid drivers license highly preferred.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Relationships with the community being served and desire to help.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $24.24/hr to $30.30/hr.

Location: Washington State

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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