Community Health Specialist - Migrant Services
$43,680–$47,840 year
On-siteVista, California, United States
Job Summary
Screen uninsured patients for potential insurance coverage and connect eligible individuals to a Certified Enrollment Counselor. Provide health insurance information and education to patients, focusing on the uninsured, while assisting with new or renewal applications and reviewing medical charts for clinical appointments. Conduct basic assessments and screenings of the target population, then complete data collection forms and compile reports. Deliver basic information and health education to groups and individuals in accordance with program guidelines. Work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend shifts, to support the vision and goals of Vista Community Clinic.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Valid California driver's license and vehicle insurance
- Reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes
- Minimum two years' driving experience
- No more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
- Required to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours
- Strong verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
- Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
- Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
- Ability and willingness to meet the organization's attendance and dress code policies
- Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities and proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel
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