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SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska.
We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, its a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
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The Health Benefits Specialist is responsible for providing frontline health benefits enrollment to patients. Serves as a resource and referral person for patients for initiating health care coverage.
Responsibilities:
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For patients who are not insured,screensand evaluates whether the patient may qualify for any known payer sources, including Medicaid, Medicare, Denali Kid Care, VA, Federal Insurance Marketplace, Sliding Discount.As alternate payors areidentified,providesassistanceto the patient for the enrollment process.Documents necessary information inan accurateandtimelymanner.[Enters data intoMapsIQhealth benefit tracking software and other systems. Monitors and]{contrast="auto"}
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