Outreach Specialist - Healthcare for the Homeless (S0359)

Outreach Specialist – Full Time – Durango Integrated Healthcare  - Durango, CO

Position Summary: The Outreach Specialist responsible for outreach and enrollment activities within La Plata County: Visits Community partner locations to offer services of Axis Health System (AHS) to potential patients; facilitates enrollment in Qualified Health Plans through the Marketplace; assists with applications for public assistance programs including but not limited to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); works directly with the Engagement Services Manager to deliver a consistent outreach message. Responds to Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screenings in the integrated clinic. 

Our ideal candidate for our Outreach Specialist position will have a high school diploma, or equivalent, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. 

Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.

• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
• Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1, annual TB screening, BLS certification, current CPI training required.

Salary:  Starting at $20.00 (Starting $17.50 + locale differential $2.50 = $20.00) - $21.05 per hour (non-exempt - hourly) and considers preferred experience and preferred education described above.

This position includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Durango worksites.

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and plan own work schedule effectively; multi-task and prioritize in a fast pace setting.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to unexpected clinic, patient, and program needs
• Ability to communicate and implement administrative, clinical, and procedural standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management, as well as with outside agencies, vendors, and patients in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner
• Ability to communicate program needs clearly and effectively program needs and services to individuals and groups outside the organization
• Knowledge or ability to learn Care Coord