Nonprofit
Published 10 days ago
Eligibility Support Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hackensack, NJ
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
One shift per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
1
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Women
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Help Patients Take the Next Step Toward Care
Location: Hackensack or Garfield
Commitment: One shift per week, approximately 4 hours
Bilingual? Even better!
Help BVMI patients move through the eligibility process by keeping documents organized and following up when something is needed. You’ll scan and upload patient documents, make friendly follow-up calls (as appropriate), and help ensure patients have what they need to access care.
You’ll:
- Scan and upload eligibility documents into our electronic healthcare charts
- Follow up with patients about signatures or documents (as appropriate)
- Keep records and tracking information organized
- Work closely with the Eligibility Team
- Protect patient privacy and confidentiality
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Reliable and comfortable using a computer, google sheets
- Friendly and professional with patients
- Comfortable following procedures and asking questions when needed
- Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Korean is a plus
Before beginning the role, the volunteer will receive training on:
- BVMI eligibility procedures.
- Athena document scanning and uploading.
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
- BVMI telephone procedures.
- Eligibility tracking sheets.
Your time and attention to detail can help remove barriers and connect BVMI patients with the care they need.
Location
On-site
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative - HACKENSACK or GARFIELD
Hackensack, NJ, USA
