Financial Counselor - Healthcare jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Job Summary: Provide state funded health insurance enrollment assistance to patients of the health center and assistance with enrollment in Covered California insurance plans.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform community outreach activities as directed.

· Assist individuals and families with completion of applications for state funded health coverage, Covered California Plans, Patient Assistance Prescription Programs, and Cal Fresh (food stamp program) Program.

· In reach to current uninsured health center patients for eligibility screening into various health coverage programs.

· Complete logs and reports as required for outreach activities.

· Assist individuals and their families with our sliding scale applications and re-certifications.

· Ensure current knowledge base of any special funding for outreach programs.

· Develop packets of materials for specific outreach programs.

· Perform activities to include, but not limited to, presentations to school and community organizations and at work sites.

· Other duties as assigned.

Personal/Relationships/Behavior:

· Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.

· Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.

· Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.

· Works cooperatively with other staff members.

· Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.

· Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.

· Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.

· Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

· Exceptional people and telephone skills.

· Must be able to multi task, while maintaining a courteous and pleasant attitude towards the public and coworkers.

· Ability to adapt to various job duties and focus quickly.

· Bilingual skills a plus.

· Basic computer skills required.

Education/Licensing/Training:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent.

· Covered California Enrollment Counselor Certification.

· Medi-Cal and various state funded program certifications.

Physical Demands:

· Sitting: Up to 20% of the workday may be spent sitting.

· Lifting: Lifting may include up to 25lbs. in moving equipment or assisting disabled patients.

· Carrying: Up to 25% of the day may include carrying objects weighting up to 10lbs.

· Pushing/Pulling: Up to 5% of the day may require pushing or pulling equipment, drawers, and carts.

· Climbing: No more than 1% of the time may include climbing one flight of stairs.

· Balancing: Up to 1% of the time may be required to use a footstool in retrieving supplies.

· Stooping/Kneeling: Up to 5% of the workday is spent stooping or kneeling to open drawers.

· Bending: Up to 25% of the workday may be spent in bending at the waist picking up charts and supplies.

· Reaching/Stretching: Up to 3% of the time may require or stretching to retrieve equipment or documents.

· Handling: Hand and wrist movement is required 50% of the workday in computer entry.

· Fingering: Up to 50% of the workday involves typing in the computer, receiving and sending messages.

· Feeling: Normal tactile feeling is required to perform all job duties.

· Twisting: Up to 5% of the day may be required in retrieving supplies or equipment.

· Talking: Average ability and fluency in English is required in communicating with patients, staff, and outside agencies.

· Hearing: Average ability is required in answering the telephone and performing all job duties.

· Seeing: Average ability is required to read and follow instructions and assisting patients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50 - $33.08 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Cloverdale, CA 95425: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person