Outreach and Enrollment Specialist (Float)

Job Description

The Outreach and Enrollment Specialist (OES) is responsible for assisting families and children of the community to identify, enroll, and access affordable health insurance options through Medicaid / CHIP and the Health Insurance Marketplace.  Most duties will be conducted in an outreach-oriented environment in efforts to diminish rates of uninsured children.  The OES works in conjunction with the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator to recruit new schools, community partners and sites in outreach, enrollment and retention activities and the development of new strategies and approaches to improve outreach and enrollment of eligible patients.  Approximately 75% of work activities will require travel and participation in evening and / or weekend activities in facilitating outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI / AN) families throughout Maricopa County.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Participates in advocacy and outreach and enrollment activities that promote services available through NATIVE HEALTH (NH) with a focus on understanding and gaining access to affordable health insurance options through Medicaid / CHIP and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
• Provide marketing flyers, announcements and educational materials to the Community at large within Maricopa County and ensure that materials are culturally competent, clear, and useful prior to dissemination through school or outreach events.
• Responsible for enrollment and compliance with the Discount program available for all patients and fee waivers available for AI / AN patients.
• Monitor enrollment status of individuals and families to ensure completion of application process and maintain data to ensure families renew eligibility annually.
• Collaborate with other local, regional, and / or statewide outreach enrollment assistance efforts.
• Assist clients with enrollment and / or referrals to appropriate public health programs.  This may require in-home, in-clinic or community follow-up.
• Supports the organization as needed.

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Qualifications

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Standard Employment Requirements

Additional Information

Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements.