**Overview** 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 (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV) **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 preferred + Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) desirable **Pay Range** $23.00 - $25.26 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.