Health Insurance Enrollment Specialist

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The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute has established the Uninsured Care Programs, of which have some of the most comprehensive drug and service coverage in the country. The Programs provide access to medical services and medications for all New York State residents with or at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. The Programs bridge the gap between Medicaid coverage and private insurance and serve as a transition to Medicaid by providing interim assistance to individuals eligible for but not yet enrolled in Medicaid or assistance in meeting spenddown requirements.

The Health Insurance Enrollment Specialist will provide support for enrolling individuals into health insurance for the Uninsured Care Programs. Duties will include identifying participants eligible for health insurance, performing quality assurance activities and other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR five years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Assistor Certificationrequired for satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with the New York State of Health Marketplace, health insurance, and/or government programs. Assistor Certification. Fluency in Spanish. Customer service experience in a medical or insurance field. Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Assistor Certificationrequired for satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.