Community Outreach Representative I

Job Title: Community Outreach Representative I
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Remote in MA (Looking near Waltham, MA 02451)
Payrate: 14.38/hr. on W2

Description:
Location: Prefer a candidate residing in Massachusetts, and if possible, close to the Waltham office location so that the candidate can go into the office twice weekly.

Can be 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm EST.

Summary:
Responsible for answering inbound/outbound calls as they relate to member retention. 
Help educate, assist in completion of, and encourage compliance with reapplication processes for the Medicaid program in each of the ten *** states supported by the Enrollment Growth Department. Support Clients strategic plan for growth by focusing on retention and outbound call marketing efforts.

Essential Functions:  
May perform member outreach calls to members in the ten states supported by *** to enforce member retention  Reach Performance goal of at least 100 member saves per day. 
Provide members with contact information for their respective Client office in the members state.  
Assist with answering incoming calls regarding Medicaid members in PEND status and those who have upcoming Re-determination renewal dates.  
Help members complete necessary paperwork related to either Medicaid eligibility renewal process.  
Assist Medicaid Members in contacting their social worker regarding eligibility issues and follow-up with members to ensure follow through, if allowed by the members respective state.  
Encourage, reinforce and help educate members on the Medicaid Re-determination application as needed.  
Be proficient in discussion and execution of Clients protocols for conducting retention calls.  
Accurately and timely document, daily all member retention contacts in appropriate database. Logged entries are to be completed immediately following member contact. Participate as a team player by demonstrating support to peers, management and other departments goals.  
Attend meetings and training sessions as scheduled.  Assists with training of new employees as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  
Computer literate (Microsoft office products)  
Strong communication and sales presentation skills  
Must be a self-starter with strong creativity skills  
Ability to type 40 wpm  Knowledge of Medicaid- Managed-Care rules and regulations Bilingual communication skills a must  
Previous call center experience preferred  
Must have demonstrated experience in negotiation, sales or marketing techniques  
Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
Ability to abide by Clients policies  
Ability to maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work  
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)  
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers Required Education: Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:  
0-2 years customer service or call center experience and strong related health care experience a plus  Managed-Care, Medicaid experience