Outreach & Education Associate

Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY

11d•$42,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach and Education Associate is responsible for educating consumers about the Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program (MCCAP). Using targeted outreach and presentations, the associate will connect consumers with health insurance enrollment, post enrollment services and support services. At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do. UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience with data entry.
Applicants must be comfortable working onsite, based out of the Bronx and have availability to commit to a schedule of 40 hours per week, working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional Saturdays as needed.
Must be comfortable providing coverage at UHP sites including occasional coverage in Corona Queens and Central Harlem as needed.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of previous experience as Facilitated Enroller, IPA Navigator, or other enrollment-based health care positions is a huge plus.
Knowledge of Affordable Care Act.

Responsibilities

Refer consumers for health insurance enrollment, post enrollment assistance and support services.
Conduct outreach events and presentations in the community to promote MCCAP services
Enter outreach, presentation and referral data in the database required for reporting.
Facilitate in-person presentations to educate consumers on health insurance enrollment & post enrollment services.
Follow up with clients to ensure connection to services.

Benefits

Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself.
73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family.
Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
$50,000 term life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!).
Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
Entertainment Discount Program
Employee Assistant Program
Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.