San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified, Portuguese-speaking Health Benefits Analysts II (HBA) - Limited Term - Portuguese or Spanish Speaking Required for the Health Coverage Unit, to perform a variety of tasks involved in determining eligibility and enrollment in healthcare financial assistance programs for families and individuals including screening and assisting with the application process for County, State and Federal health insurance programs; determine initial and continuing eligibility for one or more programs in accordance with established procedures; and coordinating and conducting outreach, enrollment, retention and utilization activities. Incumbents may be assigned to the San Mateo County Health, Health Plan of San Mateo, or San Mateo Medical Center, which includes outlying clinics in various locations throughout the County.
Currently, there is a Limited Term vacancy. The approximate duration of this assignment is one year. The successful hires will work at various locations throughout the county and will provide public health coverage enrollment assistance to San Mateo County residents.
Under general supervision, Health Benefits Analysts are responsible for interviewing clients, assessing client financial status and determining eligibility for healthcare financial assistance programs. They are expected to have full knowledge of regulations and procedures, work with independence of action and use judgment in making decisions.
The ideal candidate will be able to work with clients to ensure eligibility for and enrollment in healthcare programs; work independently with minimal supervision using initiative and sound independent judgment; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use Portuguese speaking skills in providing services; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. The ideal candidate should also have relative knowledge and experience in the eligibility and enrollment processes for various public health coverage programs.
NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.
This is a limited-term recruitment. Anyone may apply. If you are interested in being considered for this limited-term position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format.
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Resume
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Cover letter that in addition to a personal narrative, includes why you are interested in the position.
Please include the words "
Health Benefits Analyst II - Portuguese/Spanish Speaking Required - Limited-Term" in the subject line of email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to:
Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled, and selection may be made at any time within the process.
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (Cover Letter, Resume and responses to the supplemental questions) will not be considered.
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (08172026) (Health Benefits Analyst II - E484)
