New job Full-Time Health Access Assisters in West Valley City, UT 84119 | 2021

Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit pursuing sustainable solutions for

underserved Utahns. UHPP supports a relaxed, fun environment, with a motivated and passionate

staff.

UHPP is seeking community-oriented professionals to be part of exciting program expansion to

promote access to health care in Utah’s underserved communities. This job is a great opportunity to

expand your horizons while feeling good about helping your community. On the job training is

provided.

Health Access Assister Job Description:

• Enroll individuals and families in health insurance coverage. Set monthly enrollment goal with

supervisor.

• Foster and maintain community partnerships to assist organizations with Medicaid, Medicare,

Children’s Health Insurance Program and/or Federal Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov)
outreach and enrollment.

• Conduct one-on-one and family education on topics such as public program eligibility, benefits,

and importance of health care coverage; healthcare navigation; and importance of a
medical/health care home.

• Establish embedded relationship with third party community partner sites to generate

consistent flow of outreach and enrollment opportunities.

• Possess or obtain broker insurance producer license and become appointed as a UHPP broker

with all relevant health plans; maintain continuing education requirements and licensure.

• Provide information and services in a fair, accurate, and impartial manner.

• Facilitate selection of a health plan.

• Provide information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of

the population being served including individuals with limited English proficiency, and ensure
accessibility and usability of Health Access Assister tools and functions for individuals with
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act.

• Protect personally identifiable information (PII) to standards set in UHPP policy.

• Act as liaison between consumers and Department of Workforce Services Eligibility Workers.

• Act as advocate on behalf of consumers’ best interest.

• Maintain expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and health coverage program specifications.

• Conduct public education activities to raise awareness about the health insurance options in

planning of targeted outreach and awareness activities.

• Participation in weekly staff meetings and other relevant meetings.

• Possess reliable vehicle to travel to various enrollment sites.

• Comfort level with using technology to conduct outreach, enrollment and other work duties

remotely through IT like Microsoft Outlook, Teams, document signing programs, etc.

• Assist with grant management. Implement program plans and grant expectations as indicated in

relevant work plans. Collect and track select consumer information for specific
enrollment/retention interventions to evaluate plan success and client results.

• Utilize database tool to conduct case management and assist in the preparation of progress

reports.

• Adhere to all relevant federal and state law, policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or similar experience preferred; but not required.

• Effective Communication: Communicate and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in changing environment while

maintaining effectiveness and attention to detail.

• Relationship Building: Positive mindset and ability to maintain strong working relationships with

co-workers, consumers, and other community and government partners.

• Background Knowledge: Knowledge of federal and state health care programs; computer

experience with database programs preferred.

• Experience: Health insurance enrollment or related enrollment assistance experience preferred.

• Self-Starter/Problem Solving: Comfort level and desire to work independently to initiate and

carry out job duties. Self-accountability for getting the job done.

• Language: English and second language preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

UHPP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without

attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or

disability status.

Benefits

• Dental Plan

• Simple IRA

• Full-time Employees receive 10 paid planned holidays, 3 paid floating holidays, and start with

and additional 15 paid days vacation time

• Full-time Employees receive 5 paid sick days

• UHPP also observes a reduced schedule during the winter holiday season-approximately half-

time—approximately 4 additional paid days off

• Access to robust affordable options on subsidized and flexible ACA Marketplace (approximate

cost on lookup tool: https://www.kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/ ); potential employer

health care cost offset for premiums

Wages

• $17.50 - $20.50 per hour, based on education and experience

• Annual performance bonus pay up to 5%

• Potential Overtime (paid at time and a half)

• hiring for 10 positions will be done in three phases (March 1-15, April 15-30, and May 15-30)

applicants are encouraged to not delay submitting application as earlier hire date potential

• Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]