Health Benefits Specialist I, II - Benteh Nuutah Primary Care Center

Health Benefits Specialist I
Hiring Range $21.72 to $28.24

Health Benefits Specialist II
Hiring Range $24.60 to $32.80

Hiring Incentives

Sign-On Bonus

Job Summary:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Three (3) years prior experience performing administrative and customer service duties with a minimum of one-year of experience performing revenue cycle duties which can include scheduling, registration, health information management, coding, billing, and/or collections experience; or demonstrated proficiency as an Administrative Support III with one-year of revenue cycle duties at Southcentral Foundation.

Additional Qualifications for Health Benefits Specialist II:  

1. Associate’s degree or two (2) years benefits enrollment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Health Benefits Specialist I at SCF.
2. Certification as a State of Alaska - Certified Application Counselor (CAC) or obtain within 45 days of hire. 

Native Preference: 

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training.  SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.