Benefits Specialist

Job Description We are seeking a Benefits Specialist who is passionate about making a difference in our community.At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Benefits Specialists will facilitate consumer enrollment in insurance coverage in health care safety net programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and County Indigent programs. The Benefits Specialists may also facilitate consumer enrollment in insurance coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The Benefits Specialists will screen individuals and families to determine eligibility for benefits and assist them in completing the application and enrollment process to obtain health care coverage. The Benefits Specialists may provide telephonic and in-person program registration services for new and returning LSCC patients.If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!A Day in the Life of a Benefits Specialist may look like this:Provides non-biased information regarding available coverage options and benefitsFills out or helps to fill out appropriate applicationVerifies documents and information gathered telephonically by Program Advisors when patient presents for face-to-face appointmentsReceives scheduled and unscheduled calls through Patient Navigation Center and face-to-face encounters at clinical and other settings to conduct various Program Registration functionsPerforms program registration thoroughly to ensure highly accurate screening and enrollment outcomes for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, health care safety net programs, and LSCC Sliding Fee Scale assignmentAccurately identifies programs for which patient may be eligibleUsing VeritySource, Athena, and available insurance verification programs and other automated tools, maintains all patient documentation necessary to complete assignments and certify clients/patients in the appropriate programsAcquires and maintains knowledge and expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and program specifications of the federal Marketplace and other programs such as Medicaid and CHIPWe ask our Benefits Specialists to possess a minimum of:High school diploma or GEDThe following experience/skills are preferred:Minimum of one (1) year experience working in the health care fieldMinimum of two (2) years' experience in program eligibility or related health and human-services workMedical program application completion and enrollment experienceBilingual English/Spanish language skills are a definite plusKey Success FactorsSome key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:The ability to problem solveOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeam player personalityTime managementBenefitsLSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:Competitive salary;Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;LSCC paid Life insurance;LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;Paid Time Off; and403b Employee Retirement Plan