Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
The Benefits Specialist reports to the Program Manager. Primary responsibilities are counseling clients on public benefits such as Social Security Supplemental Security Income Medi-Cal Medicare and Private Insurance. The Benefits Specialist also enrolls and maintains CARE/HIPP and MEDI-CAL/HIPP applicants. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for yearly and as needed patient financial screenings and eligibility data input into mandated computer system. Works as a Liaison between the patients and case managers as well as providers The Benefits Specialist performs these duties as reflected in the mission of Dignity Health/SMMC and the CARE Program & Clinics.
Qualifications
Minimum requirement of one year working in a related position within a social services agency
Knowledge of public benefits programs a must
An understanding of HIV/AIDS helpful
Must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills
Bachelor's degree preferredBi-lingual (Spanish/English) desirable