Marin Community Clinics

Certified Enrollment Counselor Bilingual (Healthcare Programs Enrollment)

Location
US-CA-San Rafael
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

 

Under the supervision of the Outreach and Enrollment Supervisor, the Certified Enrollment Counselor (Healthcare Programs Enrollment)aids, informs, and supports new and established patients and other community members with a variety of programs, public benefits, and services. As part of the enrollment team, the Enrollment Counselor is responsible for the enrollment of patients into community, state and county programs.

Responsibilities

Prepares and submits required eligibility information for all patients, advocates and refers to other programs. 

Interviews and screens new and established patients to determine eligibility for health insurances and other programs including but not limited to Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, CMSP.

Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health insurance and social service enrollment/application assistance for demographically diverse patient populations. 

Responsible for tracking and reporting all required data for enrollment and outreach efforts. 

Maintains statistical records. 

Advocates for patients with County and State Social Service agencies by helping file appeals and other actions. 

Conducts outreach calls to new Medi-Cal members assigned to MCC to register them and get them into care. 

Attends all eligibility related meetings/ trainings and shares the information when appropriate with clinic personnel.

Utilizes EPIC Electronic Health Records to enter patient information and research history. 

Coordinates with MCC internal staff, and other organizations to resolve patient problems/barriers, addressing basic needs, social determinants of health, and other economic factors.

Provides advocacy, support in negotiating/coordinating with service agencies/organizations.

Works closely with MCC staff to identify patients who need enrollment support. 

Provides community outreach, screening and enrollment at various local events and festivals in Marin County. 

Provide assistance and support to individuals and families during transition periods. 

Works with the Referral Navigators to identify uninsured patients who need specialty care and need to apply for charity care at hospitals or other healthcare facilities. 

Assists patients to fill out the charity care applications and provides any follow-up needed. 

Maintains good working relationships with community partners by working as a liaison with other agencies and the community. 

Provide services in appropriate internal and external community forums (community events to discuss insurance enrollment)

Complete 50+ enrollments  per month (Medi-Cal, Covered CA, CalFresh, CMSP)

Assist newly assigned MCC Partnership patients with establishing care with a Primary Care Provider.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
  • Prior experience with EPIC Electronic Health Records highly desired
  • Project coordination experience desired
  • Ability to complete training and certification requirements (to be completed within 12 months of employment – Paid by Marin Community Clinics)
    • Covered California Enrollment Counselor certification
    • Patient/Health Navigation training and certification

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software required: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to speak, read, and writes in English and Spanish.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment with appropriate supervision. 
  • Ability to work positively as a collaborative team member. 
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
  • Ability to understand complex concepts and convey them in a manner that is easily understood by layperson. 
  • Ability to manage and prioritize communications from multiple staff, external organizations, and patients. 
  • Ability to organize and review large amounts of data in an organized and efficient manner. 
  • Ability to proofread, correct and review forms and data for scanning and/or entry. 
  • Ability to represent clinic in professional manner and handle patient issues with sensitivity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities. 
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills. 
  • Have reliable transportation and be available to travel within all clinic locations when is require attending meetings, outreach events or cover staff members.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a
  • Use of mouse, keyboard and
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. 

Benefits:

Our mission informs our approach to your benefits program. Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

 

Covid-19 Vaccines and Booster Requirements:

 

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including "health-care" required boosters as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. If you completed your primary series early boosters,but have not received the most recent booster,you will be required to get the most recent booster and mask until competed if hired. 

 

MCC is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Min

USD $21.00/Hr.

Max

USD $25.00/Hr.

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