The Navigator will assist individuals, families, and small businesses in our community to enroll in health insurance through the NYSOH website: https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov
TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED on insurance, the health plans, and the website.
Successful candidates for this position will be outgoing, professional, and will seek out answers to their questions and do thorough research for applicants when giving out information.
DUTIES include, but not limited to:
Provide in-person assistance to those applying for health insurance. Insurance will include Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans, and Qualified Health plans. Explain the differences between the health plans to applicants. Help applicants find doctors and medical facilities that work with the health plan they select. Refer consumers to other organizations for community resources, when needed. Help or make referrals with grievances, complaints, or questions regarding their coverage. Supply information in a fair and impartial manner. Prepare regular reports. Conduct community outreach to potential enrollees, small businesses, and agency partners. Outreach may include attending health events, posting materials throughout the community, attending community activities, seeking out partnerships for referrals. Represent MILC at Community Meetings and events, upon request. Participate in ongoing education about health plans. Assist inmates at the local correctional facility to enroll in Medicaid. The Navigator will be expected to go to the local jail.
Travel is required. The Navigator must be willing to provide in-person enrollment services at various locations throughout the community including libraries, jails, medical facilities, clinics, etc. Mileage at the IRS rate is provided (0.67/mile).
Link to apply on indeed.com: Health Insurance Navigator
You may also apply by emailing a resume to: employment@milcinc.org
Full Job Description: Navigator Job Description 2024