Wage: $18-21/hr. DOE.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Eligibility Specialist assists patients with Siskiyou Community Health Center’s Eligibility Determination process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify patients without insurance and contact them by mail or phone to inform them about Siskiyou Community Health Center’s eligibility determination process.
  • Assist individuals with completing applications for the Oregon Health Plan and the Sliding Fee Discount Program.
  • Answer questions from individuals, patients, and co-workers regarding the Oregon Health Plan and the Sliding Fee Discount Program.
  • Communicate with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to determine the status of an application.
  • Verify insurance coverage with Oregon Health Plan and set up the insurance information in the patient’s chart.
  • Attend community events to promote the Oregon Health Plan and Siskiyou Community Health Center’s eligibility determination process.
  • Work with community partners to identify individuals who may benefit from enrollment services.
  • Attend required meetings and trainings and share information with coworkers.
  • Confidentiality, punctuality, excellent attendance, and ethical conduct are required.
  • Other Billing department duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Computer competency, including word processing and data entry.
  3. Effective customer relations skills, demonstrating the ability to work with diverse groups in a stressful environment, and displaying an understanding of group dynamics.
  4. Strong organizational skills and effective use of time.
  5. Ability to prioritize work and stay on task with little supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, carrying, sitting, and driving an automobile. Vision and hearing corrected to within normal range. Physical mobility within clinic.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:

  • Minimal exposure to infectious diseases.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • 100% office-based.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work required.

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS and SUPPLIES USED:

  • Computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, copier, multi-line phone system, private automobile, and/or cellular phone.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@siskiyouhealthcenter.com.