Certified Application Counselor
Columbus, NE
Full Time
Entry Level
POSITION S U M M A R Y:
Provide outreach to community members and in reach to ECDHD/GNCHC patients/clients on the health insurance Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program. Assist uninsured patients/clients by determining eligibility to apply for the Marketplace Exchanges and Nebraska Medicaid Program and assisting with the application for those programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
GED required or High School Diploma.
Bachelor Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Ability to receive Certified Application Counselor certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Provide outreach to community members and in reach to ECDHD/GNCHC patients/clients on the health insurance Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program. Assist uninsured patients/clients by determining eligibility to apply for the Marketplace Exchanges and Nebraska Medicaid Program and assisting with the application for those programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Educate and inform individuals about the availability of the Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program.
- Assist and assess uninsured individuals for eligibility in the Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program and assist them in completing the appropriate application.
- Provide information to patients/clients about existing health insurance brokers and other health insurance resources as needed.
- Follow up with potential enrollees and applicants to ensure program enrollment.
- Provide monthly data regarding application and enrollment statistics.
- Initiate contact with uninsured individuals through outreach activities to community agencies, community gatherings, neighborhoods and other appropriate venues.
- Participate in required state and federal trainings related to the Marketplace Exchanges and Nebraska Medicaid Program.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and provide a supportive and understanding environment for all patient/client interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
GED required or High School Diploma.
Bachelor Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Ability to receive Certified Application Counselor certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Previous experience working with Nebraska Medicaid.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Previous knowledge enrolling individuals into the Nebraska Medicaid Program.
- At least two-years’ experience within community service, health care or social service organization desired.
- Bi-lingual preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for long periods of time. Some bending, I lifting, stooping and stretching required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone and calculator. Some lifting involved, up to 35 pounds.
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