What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Advocate position at Central Missouri Community Action?
Healthcare Advocate needed in Columbia. Will be responsible for providing information, application assistance and healthcare enrollment assistance to members seeking health care coverage through the Department of Social Services - Medicaid Expansion program, other Medicaid programs, or Marketplace on Healthcare.gov. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting public education activities designed to raise awareness about the Medicaid Expansion program in Missouri, as well as to recruit eligible customers to obtain healthcare coverage. Pay is $19 / hour.
Job Requirements:
- Prefer associate degree or bachelors degree in related field.
- Prefer one year of professional experience working with similar job functions in direct customer service.
- Prefer work experience in the financial sector of banking, lending, insurance, investments, etc.
- Prefer experience in a human/social service, public health, or health care organization
Benefits:
- Excellent insurance package
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Generous paid vacation and sick time
- 13 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunities for overtime
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 8 hour workday, Monday through Friday
About Us: CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers.
EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.
Location: 65109
Salary : $19
