The schedule is Monday-Friday 9AM-5:30PM. This position requires travel to our members' homes in the various boroughs, Westchester and Long Island. You will only be scheduled for 1-2 zip codes in a concentrated area on the same day to make it more efficient. Full fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese is required.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Schedules and conducts multiple home visits per day (clustered in small geographic areas)Supports the Healthfirst clinical team members, including UAS nurses and Care Managers, by facilitating cross-cultural communications and interpreting the employee-to-member and member-to-employee conversation Responds to and, when needed, escalates member questions, as directedProperly documents findings in Healthfirst information systemsCollaborates with other members of the clinical team (Care Managers, Care Coordinators, Clinical Eligibility Nurses, Medical Directors, etc.) to ensure member needs are prioritized and addressedCollects documents from members, including health care proxy agreements and other important member documents, and ensures they are routed to the appropriate recipientAdditional duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GEDBilingual in English and both Mandarin and Cantonese fluencyExperience using health information systems to document or retrieve informationProficient computer skills experience, including a solid understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and ExcelAbility to travel around downstate New York which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Orange County, and WestchesterPreferred Qualifications:
In alignment with our hyper local mission, it is highly preferred that the incumbent resides within a commutable distance to their assigned field locationAbility to commute by car/vehiclePrior experience in a field-based health care role (home visits a plus)Work experience as an Interpreter/Translator or in a bilingual customer service role in the field and/or in a call-centerExperience with geriatric or other frail populations, including their caregivers, or in a health care officeFamiliar with areas of NYC, Long Island, and/or lower WestchesterA valid NYS driver's license or IDHiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $47,403 - $62,400
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $41,101 - $60,320
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.