Lowell Community Health Center
Outreach & Enrollment Coordinator
Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Based in the heart of downtown Lowell, Massachusetts,
Lowell Community Health Center
is currently seeking a
Full-Time Nurse Community Health Worker/Care Coordinator . With over 400 employees, the Health Center has expanded and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility as of December 2012. The Health Center is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Lowell Community Health Center programs have been recognized as national models. The Health Center was also named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. The Health Center's employees speak 28 different languages and over 80 staff are trained in medical interpreting. Patients trust Lowell Community Health Center. Every year, we touch the lives of nearly 50,000 people – or almost half the population of the City of Lowell. More than 90% of Lowell CHC patients are low income, and 46% are best served in a language other than English. Since opening our new comprehensive facility in a renovated mill on Jackson Street in 2012, more than 9,000 additional patients have turned to Lowell CHC for a full range of primary care, including OB-GYN and behavioral health services for adults and children, with over 176,000 visits in 2014. We also have a Pharmacy serving health center patients and others in the community. Job Description
The Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator serves as the Health Center’s community contact for consumers enrolling in and maintaining access to coverage through public health insurance programs, providing information to insured, underinsured and uninsured individuals about coverage and about the availability of alternate financing and other financial assistance programs. The Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator helps consumers to be increasingly self-sufficient in navigating access to health care and maintaining coverage through outreach activities, community health screenings and other events. Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
are not listed, however, the job description provides information on the role of the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator. Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
include the ability to work independently, good communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Khmer is required. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
required includes a high school diploma or equivalent, previous experience in a customer service related position, preferably in a health care setting. Knowledge of Health Care system and insurance eligibility is a plus. Effective communication skills, data entry, computer and phone skills are required. Experience working with diverse communities, community organizing and health education programs, and understanding of multi-cultural beliefs, practices and cultures are also necessary. Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Lowell Community Health Center
is currently seeking a
Full-Time Nurse Community Health Worker/Care Coordinator . With over 400 employees, the Health Center has expanded and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility as of December 2012. The Health Center is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Lowell Community Health Center programs have been recognized as national models. The Health Center was also named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. The Health Center's employees speak 28 different languages and over 80 staff are trained in medical interpreting. Patients trust Lowell Community Health Center. Every year, we touch the lives of nearly 50,000 people – or almost half the population of the City of Lowell. More than 90% of Lowell CHC patients are low income, and 46% are best served in a language other than English. Since opening our new comprehensive facility in a renovated mill on Jackson Street in 2012, more than 9,000 additional patients have turned to Lowell CHC for a full range of primary care, including OB-GYN and behavioral health services for adults and children, with over 176,000 visits in 2014. We also have a Pharmacy serving health center patients and others in the community. Job Description
The Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator serves as the Health Center’s community contact for consumers enrolling in and maintaining access to coverage through public health insurance programs, providing information to insured, underinsured and uninsured individuals about coverage and about the availability of alternate financing and other financial assistance programs. The Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator helps consumers to be increasingly self-sufficient in navigating access to health care and maintaining coverage through outreach activities, community health screenings and other events. Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
are not listed, however, the job description provides information on the role of the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator. Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
include the ability to work independently, good communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Khmer is required. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
required includes a high school diploma or equivalent, previous experience in a customer service related position, preferably in a health care setting. Knowledge of Health Care system and insurance eligibility is a plus. Effective communication skills, data entry, computer and phone skills are required. Experience working with diverse communities, community organizing and health education programs, and understanding of multi-cultural beliefs, practices and cultures are also necessary. Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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