Outreach & Enrollment Specialist at Unity Care NW

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

29.58

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Insurance Enrollment, Health Care Navigation, Outreach Campaigns, Community Resources, Sliding Fee Discount Program, Communication Skills, Cultural Competency, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry Skills, Customer Service, Bilingual Communication, Fast-Paced Environment, Public Contact, Conflict Resolution, Mathematical Knowledge, Community Health Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Compensation: Non-exempt, hourly The standard wage range for this role is $25.18 to $29.58 per hour It may be possible to earn more over time up to $34.02 per hour Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Full time, 40 hours, days Who We Are Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. What We Value Respect Integrity Accountability Collaboration Innovation We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours. Job Summary As an Outreach & Enrollment Specialist, you would be responsible for connecting patients to high quality, affordable health care services by providing insurance enrollment, health care navigation support, and outreach to medically underserved populations. Primary responsibilities and duties include: Assists patients and community members with insurance enrollment. Assists with implementing outreach campaigns to connect patients to insurance and related resources. Documents and reports progress on all outreach and enrollment activities as required. Connects patients and community members to UCNW services and community resources. Processes Sliding Fee Discount Program applications. What We Offer A friendly & collaborative team environment A competitive compensation package Benefits Include: Medical, dental, & vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility 6 paid holidays Generous paid time off: 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years Paid sick leave Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation Life/AD&D insurance Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection Flexible Spending Account Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan Employee Assistance Program Alternative transportation incentives Healthy Living reimbursement Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services Requirements Professional and Technical Knowledge: Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program. Possesses specific knowledge of Community Health (related field, or lived experience), processes and practices, typically learned on the job, or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively. Must possess additional expertise in the field of Community Health (related field, or lived experience), acquired through practice or exposure to various conditions, beyond the formal knowledge (or on the job training), allowing employees to perform more advanced techniques. Six (6) months related experience and/or training preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Experience working with underserved populations and cultural competency strongly preferred. Technical Skills: Knowledge of health insurance options including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and managed care programs preferred. Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with constant public contact, frequent interruptions, and occasional crisis situations. Ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, & others. Keyboarding speed of 55 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential. Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Communications Skills: Possesses ability to effectively communicate information that is complex and/or technical to co-workers and others. Able to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements that occur on the job that would be considered at a level of basic “customer service”. Prepares effectively written communication (e.g., correspondence, memos, letters, emails) conveying information. Effectively communicates information during informal and formal verbal interactions. Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish, a plus. To apply, visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv! Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process. If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward.

Responsibilities

The Outreach & Enrollment Specialist connects patients to quality health care services by assisting with insurance enrollment and outreach to underserved populations. Responsibilities include documenting outreach activities and connecting individuals to community resources.