Marketplace Enrollment Specialist

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Marketplace Enrollment Specialist is a member of the Enrollment & Financial Services and Outreach teams, responsible for screening/enrollment/advocacy and navigation of financial programs on behalf of patients including, but not limited to OWCHC, State, Local and Federal programs, specifically the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Marketplace Enrollment Specialist will assist patients and community members with understanding and completing enrollment process through the Health Insurance Marketplace exchanges. The Marketplace Enrollment Specialist will also discuss treatment plans and costs with the patient and help create a payment plan that falls within the set policies of the billing office if necessary. The Marketplace Enrollment Specialist will work collaboratively with all office staff to ensure a well-executed financial plan is established for the patient.

Requirements

• High school diploma required. Additional continued education preferred.
• Ability to complete Medicaid training and agency orientation within the first 30 business days
• Application Counselor Certification through the Health Insurance Marketplace required (if ability to complete within first 60 days).
• Medical office experience – experience in a finance department or equivalent education in related field of study preferred.
• A foundational understanding of health care billing, reimbursement, insurance, and/or accounting practices, with willingness to learn new insurance exchange practices.
• Ability to work independently, organizing time but committed to the team function with minimal supervision.
• Possess high attention to details and organizational skills; the ability to establish and maintain appropriate filing system for the retrieval of needed information.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse populations and backgrounds
• The ability to relate effectively to providers, patients, and representatives of third-party payers and the ability to work as a "team" member of the medical office staff.
• Ability to create innovative ideas and implement new ideas or processes.
• High comfort level with computer programs, word processing, data management, and medical charts, or willingness to learn.
• Competent in English and Spanish written and verbal.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance with good driving record.
• Demonstrate strong written communication as well as verbal presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Flexible schedule (may work days, evenings, or weekends).
• Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Screening/enrollment/advocacy and navigation of financial programs on behalf of patients
• Assist patients and community members with understanding and completing enrollment process through the Health Insurance Marketplace exchanges
• Discuss treatment plans and costs with the patient and help create a payment plan
• Work collaboratively with all office staff to ensure a well-executed financial plan is established for the patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED