Enrollment Assister-Outreach-Florence County, SC

What is the position

The Enrollment Assister-Outreach will play a key role on the EAP and will be trained and certified to conduct targeted outreach to impacted consumers in population centers identified by CMS.

Our Enrollment Assisters educate consumers regarding eligibility determinations and facilitate selection, application, and enrollment into qualified health plans to maintain coverage.

What will I get to do?

• Enrollment Assisters-Outreach conduct education and enrollment activities by attending enrollment events and health fairs, both in person and virtually, to raise awareness about the FFM in the state.
• Enrollment Assisters-Outreach may provide remote direct consumer outreach support by making outbound and receiving inbound telephone calls, sending, and receiving emails, text messages, and setting up virtual and in-person appointments for individuals and families.
• Assist consumers with all aspects of the enrollment and / or renewal processes for Marketplace and / or Medicaid applications including : Profile creation and update Explanation of Eligibility Determination Plan Comparisons Walking through the enrollment process with the consumer, including data input if necessary Escalating or referring to other departments or state agencies as applicable
• Ensure all project-identified, state, and federal regulations, processes, policies, and procedures are executed and followed as applicable.
• Successfully participate in a hybrid work structure that includes remote work from home AND attendance at local community events, health fairs, and other assigned venues to reach the targeted population and provide enrollment or educational outreach assistance.
• Represent CMS and Cognosante within the local community in a professional manner.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of daily activities and results.
• Analyze the needs of the consumer with strong interpersonal skills and use of probing questions.
• Escalate issues related to the consumer or tools when appropriate.
• Other additional duties as assigned by program leadership.

What qualifications do I need?

Candidates who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

• The successful candidate will be expected to : Pass a background check as required for certification Successfully complete mandatory training and certification requirements within the allotted timeframe Complete additional state registration, certifications, or background checks (depending on state of residence or state law) prior to performing any job duties Adhere to prescribed conflict-of-interest prohibitions related to employment or compensation from health insurance issuers Be available to work flexible / nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends Participate in some reimbursed in-state and local travel for Community Events
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service, call center or in related public facing positions.
• Maintain a distraction-free, dedicated workspace, with reliable high-speed internet. Minimum requirements 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds.

NO public Wi Fi allowed without Cognosante VPN access)

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in computer literacy, use of relevant computer applications such as MS Office, MS Teams, customer relationship management (CRM) or database management tools.
• Demonstrate both written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to collect data and analyze data from the consumer.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, have access to reliable transportation, be an insured driver in an active auto insurance policy and in good standing with driver’s license / record

What additional characteristics will help me thrive?

• Some college preferred
• Basic knowledge of healthcare and / or the Affordable Care Act
• Call Center experience
• A commitment to great customer service that includes a People-First Attitude that prioritizes customer needs through active listening, empathizing, and direct problem resolution.
• A desire to assist the vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and environments.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

What We Offer

Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that :

Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees

Support employee retention and attraction

Provide work / life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office

Compensation

$17.20 - $36.05