Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality health care to people in need regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. The organization has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people with compassion, dignity and respect across an area that spans from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have a network of clinics, Early Head Start centers and mobile clinics plus an expansive street medicine program to reach people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of the Venice Family Clinic. We believe the professional and clinical environments are enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together.
Use your expertise to grow your career while making a difference in the communities we serve. With guidance and direction from the Health Insurance Program Manager, the Senior Health Insurance (HIE) Specialist will provide high quality screening/enrollment to patients and provide advocacy accessing and utilizing services. The Senior HIE Specialist will:
Determine the degree of case urgency and create an appropriate resolution plan.
Use their knowledge of current Public Health Insurance and other public benefit programs (e.g. Cal Fresh/SNAP) to respond to clients and outside agencies regarding Medi-cal, Covered CA, Cal Fresh, Kaiser CHCP and other health access concerns.
Provide expertise, guidance, coordination, and technical direction to staff and outside agencies on complex case inquiries in a timely manner and manage any urgent coverage needs for a rapid resolution.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Salary range: $29.42 - $42.14 Hourly
Qualifications
Required
Experience working with low-income, underserved families and children
Experience with Medi-Cal, Covered California, and other public benefits
Bilingual oral and written Spanish/English language skills
Strong verbal and written communication and active learning skills
Initiative, problem solving-solving skills, and time management skills
Desire to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Interest in advocating to promote health care accessibility
Ability to travel to our other locations within LA County as needed (will be assigned to work at multiple sites).
Valid California Drivers License and Proof of Auto Insurance
Ability to learn complex policies and program rules of all the public health insurance programs.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.