Health Insurance Agent

• Competitive Salary
• Annual salary increases
• Bonus program
• Contributions to health insurance
• Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
• Growth potential/On the job training/ Opportunity for advancement within the agency

Education

• High school Diploma or higher educational level
• Active New York State Health Insurance Producer License is required (or should be able to obtain a license before being appointed)
• Languages: English/Russian/Uzbek., English/Russian/Georgian., English/Spanish.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to use technology and be able to learn new platforms.

Skills

• Strong communication, social and marketing skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population, including people of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds
• Capability of meeting deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented
• No previous experience is required, but preferred.
• Ethical behavior and integrity are a must.
• Consumer relations management
• B2B marketing skills
• Ability to build an insurance practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients, including engaging your community and leveraging personal networks and contacts.
• Professional business demeanor.
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual enrollment goals and growth targets, as established by management
• Assist potentially eligible recipients with the enrollment process into marketplace health insurance plans
• Provide education and support to individuals who are navigating a complex system by assisting consumers with the application process, explaining requirements and necessary documentation
• Identify and educate prospects on all aspects of the plan including answering questions regarding plan’s features and benefits and walking client through the required disclosures
• Submit all completed applications, adhering to submission deadline dates as imposed by NYSOH enrollment guidelines and requirements
• Responsible for identifying and assisting current members who are due to recertify their healthcare coverage by completing the annual recertification application including adding on additional eligible family members
• Respond to inquiries from prospective and existing members within the marketing guidelines
• Must adhere to all NYSOH rules and regulations as applicable for health insurance agent functions
• Participate in events and community outreach projects as assigned by management
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with external business partners such as hospital and provider organizations, city agencies and community-based organizations where enrollment activities are conducted
• Address member’s inquiries with regards to premium payments, selection of primary care physician, etc.
• Develop and strengthen relations to generate new opportunities
• Attend community health fairs and events as required
• Occasional weekend or evening availability for special events

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