What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIPPAA Coordinator - Temporary position at Oklahoma Human Services?
This position can be located anywhere in the state of Oklahoma
THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION
MIPPAA Coordinator
Pay Rate: $21.66 per hour
Job-related travel is Occasional. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain valid car insurance as an insured driver.
Job Responsibilities:
- Screen Medicare beneficiaries for LIS and MSP eligibility (QMB, SLMB, and QI) by phone, in person, and at community events.
- Help eligible individuals complete and submit applications, including online LIS applications through the Social Security Administration and MSP applications through the state.
- Follow up on pending applications, help clients respond to requests for more information, and explain what approval means for their costs.
- Share information on Medicare preventive services and wellness benefits as part of every outreach contact.
- Refer clients who need plan comparisons or enrollment counseling to the Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program (SHIP) and connect them with other local resources as needed.
- Plan and attend outreach events at places like senior centers, health fairs, pharmacies, clinics, churches, libraries, and food pantries.
- Build working relationships with Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, health care providers, and other community partners to increase referrals.
- Record all client contacts, applications, and outreach events accurately in the STARS reporting system and program spreadsheets within required timeframes
- Protect client personal and health information according to HIPAA and agency confidentiality rules.
- Complete required MIPPA and Medicare training and share what you learn with the team.
- Manage a varied workload independently while working closely with team members and supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in outreach, customer service, case management,
- Benefits enrollment, or a related human services field.
- Clear, patient communication with older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers, including over the phone.
- Strong organizational skills and accurate data entry.
- Confront using computers, online applications, Microsoft Office, and databases.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, with occasional evenings or weekend events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in social work, public health, gerontology, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, LIS, or MSP
- Experience working with community partners or coalitions
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language common in the region
- Familiarity with community resources and partnerships.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to frequently lift up to 15 lbs for transporting computer.
Must have stable and reliable home internet (not a hot spot) for telework or will be required to work from an Oklahoma Human Services office.
If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org
This application is not for a permanent state employee position. It is a temporary contract position.
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