Enrollment Specialist at Unity Care NW in Bellingham, WA

Compensation:

• Non-exempt, hourly
• The standard wage range for this role is $25.18 to $29.58 per hour
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $34.02 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• Full time, 40 hours, days

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

As an Enrollment Specialist, you would be responsible for connecting patients to high quality, affordable health care services by providing insurance enrollment, health care navigation support, and outreach to medically underserved populations. Primary responsibilities and duties include:

1. Assists patients and community members with insurance enrollment.
2. Assists with implementing outreach campaigns to connect patients to insurance and related resources.
3. Documents and reports progress on all outreach and enrollment activities as required.
4. Connects patients and community members to UCNW services and community resources.
5. Processes Sliding Fee Discount Program applications.

What We Offer

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package
• Loan Repayment Application Opportunities*: employment at UCNW counts toward eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off of 108 hours (accrued in year 1 and increasing thereafter)
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
• Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Account
• Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursement
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services

*While employees at UCNW are eligible to apply for loan repayment awards, receipt is not guaranteed.

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.
• Possesses specific knowledge of Community Health (related field, or lived experience), processes and practices, typically learned on the job, or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
• Must possess additional expertise in the field of Community Health (related field, or lived experience), acquired through practice or exposure to various conditions, beyond the formal knowledge (or on the job training), allowing employees to perform more advanced techniques.
• Six (6) months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience working with underserved populations and cultural competency strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of health insurance options including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and managed care programs preferred.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with constant public contact, frequent interruptions, and occasional crisis situations.
• Ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, & others.
• Keyboarding speed of 55 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Communications Skills:

• Possesses ability to effectively communicate information that is complex and/or technical to co-workers and others.
• Able to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements that occur on the job that would be considered at a level of basic “customer service”.
• Prepares effectively written communication (e.g., correspondence, memos, letters, emails) conveying information.
• Effectively communicates information during informal and formal verbal interactions.
• Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish, a plus.

Candidates who meet the requirements or who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

To apply, visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward.