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GALVESTON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT CHW Outreach, Eligibility in Texas City, Texas
Coastal Health and Wellness is seeking a *CHW Outreach, Eligibility and Enrollment Specialist! The right candidate provides eligibility and enrollment assistance for Texas Medicaid benefits, Medicare benefits, health insurance plans through the Federal Marketplace exchange, and the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) to uninsured patients of Coastal Health and Wellness (CHW) and community residents. In addition, this position is responsible for coordinating and participating in community outreach events to promote the health care services and programs at Coastal Health and Wellness. *We can offer you: Excellent benefits; including an amazing retirement package, paid time off plans, FREE life insurance, FREE long-term disability, Affordable medical insurance, FREE parking and much more! Team Oriented Environment Hourly Rate: $17.51 - $21.75
**We want you to join our current team of professionals and continue a long-term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Associates or bachelors degree in a liberal arts, human services, public administration or business-related field from an accredited college or university, preferred.
Must have at least one year experience in Community Health Clinic, Public Health, Outreach, Social Work, or related field.
Working knowledge of the Texas Medicaid Program, Medicare, health insurance plans through the Federal Marketplace exchange, and the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP), Outreach activities is preferred.
Must have strong presentation skills, including public speaking, networking, and written communication skills.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Required to complete the federal training to obtain consumer assistance certification and will be required to recertify on an annual basis
to assist consumers
seeking health insurance coverage options through a federally facilitated
Marketplace, within
1 month
of employment.
Required to complete on-line training to be certified as a Navigator
through the Texas Community Partnership Program
to enroll patients in My Texas Benefits, [within 1 month of employment]{#_Hlk106119099} and recertify as needed.
Required to complete online Indigent Healthcare Solutions training for the County Indigent Health Care Program within 1 month of employment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
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