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ABC for Health, Inc. seeks a full-time Health Benefits Assistant.
ABC for Health is a public interest law firm that helps low-income clients connect to health care coverage and services in Wisconsin. A Health Benefits Assistant (HBA) is an entry-level position at ABC for Health, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
The HBA provides client advocacy services to individuals and families seeking to obtain, maintain or finance health care coverage and services.
The position requires at least a 1-year commitment. The HBA reports to ABC for Healths senior advocacy staff. Some travel to local health care providers to meet with patients is required.
In daily activities, the HBA:
Assists with direct client services activities
Conducts health benefits screening interviews with individuals and families
Provides proactive, individual advocacy services to help clients obtain and maintain health care financing through public and private sources of benefits
Supports Health Benefits Advocates, Health Benefits Counselors, and attorneys
Provides support for materials development, training activities, and administrative office services
A strong candidate will possess:
A positive can do attitude!
Understanding and empathy for people struggling to secure health care coverage and services
Excellent record keeping, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
Resilience and ability to work independently
Service industry phone and personal customer experience helpful
Familiarity with communitys health and social service programs helpful
Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
A full position description is online: https://safetyweb.org/employment.html
To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and names with contact information for two professional references to the attention of Brynne McBride, COO of ABC for Health, Inc.
