Health Insurance Navigator
Company: Epilepsy Florida
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Epilepsy Alliance Florida (EAFLA) is a nonprofit organization
assisting uninsured Floridians to sign up for health insurance and
eligible subsidies through the Healthcare.gov Federal Marketplace,
part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This
is a grant-funded position contingent on contract award that
requires flexible hours with evening and weekend requirements, as
needed. Navigators will be responsible for performing outreach and
education and providing hands-on assistance with the Healthcare.gov
application process. EAFLA will provide federal, state, and
organizational training. Navigators must pass the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Certified Navigator course and exams
and successfully pass a state background check and license
registration as an onboarding requirement. -We are hiring both Full
Time and Part Time.Responsibilities
Provide education and facilitate
enrollment into a Qualified Health Plan available through the
Federal Marketplace (Healthcare.gov).Conduct outreach and education
through health fairs, presentations, events, and other potential
opportunities to help consumers learn about the Health Insurance
Marketplace, its relation to them, and the enrollment
process.Provide in-person and virtual assistance. Provide
information in a fair and impartial manner that is culturally and
linguistically appropriate for the populations served, including
individuals with limited English proficiency. Inform consumers of
their rights to appeal eligibility and enrollment decisions and
assist with filing such. Identify and establish collaboration with
community-based organizations (CBO) and community sites for
enrollment assistance, outreach and education events, and Health
Literacy Workshops. Participate in program-related meetings,
training, and conference calls.Abide by all agency, federal and
state policies, procedures, and mandates, including timely project
reports and required data entry. Positively represent the agency at
all times.Provide wrap-around services when consumers need
assistance linking to other community agencies. Coordinate and
facilitate Health Literacy for Consumers workshops, including
collecting assessments, surveys, and prompt reporting.Coordinates
with the Navigation Program team to ensure the success of events
and enhance public awareness.Build strong relationships with
Community-Based Organizations.Perform any other related duties as
assigned.Qualifications:
Experience with health insurance, the
Healthcare Marketplace, or other enrollment assistance or related
prior work experience preferred. Community Health Workers
(Promedores) are encouraged to apply.Experience working with
community-based organizations (CBO), community groups, and/or
government programs strongly preferred. Completing all required
state and federal Navigation training and successfully passing
Federal Navigator certification is required. Bilingual in
English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred. Strong social-cultural
identification or experience working with target
populations.Competency in coordinating multiple tasks in a variety
of locations. Must have adequate basic computer skills. Maintain
high ethical standards and confidentiality.Good public speaking
skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills. Must
have reliable transportation, a valid Florida driver's license, and
automobile insurance. Experience working in a data-driven
environment and a proven track record of achieving performance
targets is preferred. Ability to work both independently and in a
team environment.Proof of immunization or immunity to certain
communicable diseases (including influenza) may be required per
local, state, agency, or site regulations. Able to work flexible
hours on evenings and weekends, (required).Salary Range: $20.00 -
$25.00 hourlyNo Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be
Accepted. - -Our company is committed to creating a diverse
environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP -Opportunities
posted here do not create any implied or express employment
contract between you and our company / our clients and can be
changed at our discretion and / or the discretion of our clients.
Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the
right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission
you agree to all terms herein.Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Epilepsy Florida, Miami , Health Insurance Navigator, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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