Responsibilities
Venice Family Clinic is a community health center whose mission is To provide quality primary health care to people in need. Venice Family Clinic cares for over 27,000 low-income patients in over 120,000 visits annually who might otherwise go without critically needed health care services.
Venice Family Clinic has fourteen locations with over 420 staff, 1,300 volunteers, and a budget of $70 million.
We provide high quality, comprehensive primary and specialty health care, dental, mental health, substance use treatment and child development services to underserved individuals and families on the Westside of Los Angeles.
In this role, you will provide patient and community outreach on available public health insurance programs to low income, uninsured individuals.
You will educate patients and the community about health insurance benefits, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
You will also assist eligible individuals with the enrollment process.
Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills and active listening skills
– Required.
Initiative and problem solving skills
– Required.
Public speaking skills
Experience working with one of the following populations: low income, underserved families, children, uninsured adults or the homeless community
Desire to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
Interest in advocating to promote health care accessibility
Experience working with Medi-Cal, Covered CA and public health insurance programs.
CEC certification preferred
Computer knowledge including ability to work with Microsoft Office, database and patient management systems
Oral and written Spanish language skills required
Valid California Drivers License and Proof of Auto Insurance.
Ability to travel to different locations.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.