Certified Application Counselor-Macon County
Are you an outgoing person with a passion for equitable access to healthcare in rural Western NC?Mountain Projects, Inc. is immediately seeking a full-time Certified Application Counselor for Macon County. This is a grant funded position.
Job Duties:
- Conduct education and outreach to uninsured individuals and community partner agencies
- Share information regarding the Federally facilitated Marketplace, including:
- Eligibility requirements for federal tax subsidies and cost-sharing subsidies.
- Eligibility for Qualified Health Plans on the FFM, Medicaid and North Carolinas Health Choice and how to enroll in qualified health plans, Medicaid, and Health Choice on the marketplace website.
- Meet with individuals and facilitate plan selection based on the needs of the individual/family or the small business seeking health insurance coverage, assess tax implications and premium and cost-sharing requirements, application submission, renewal, and disenrollment processes.
- Help people understand how premium tax credits work and their potential financial impact.
- Facilitate eligibility determinations for qualified health plans, Medicaid, and Health Choice and premium tax subsidies.
- Provide referrals to appropriate agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Insurance for applicants and enrollees with grievances, complaints, questions, or need for other social services.
Qualifications:Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work autonomously and with other team members.
- Experience with Medicaid, VA, Medicare, Individual health insurance and safety net health care providers
- Prior experience assisting clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Public Speaking experience
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Benefits included in this position:
37 Hour work week.
Health Insurance with Mountain Projects paying 85% of the monthly premium.
Dental and Vision coverage.
Short/Long term disability and life insurance paid by Mountain Projects.
Matching Retirement Plan
13 paid holidays a year
Annual and sick leave
HOW TO APPLY:
- To be considered please apply at
www.mountainprojects.org
AA/EOE
