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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:The Call Center Customer Service Representative is responsible for the assisting Member/ Provider with healthcare inquires concerns, or complaints via telephone.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or health plan administration, as required.
General Duties:Assist members and providers by responding to telephone inquiries in a prompt, accurate and objective manner regarding but not limited to: Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, Authorizations, Behavioral Health, Claims, Complaints, Crisis Calls, Eligibility, Health Insurance Benefits, Locating providers, Pharmacy Benefits, Transportation, Waste Abuse, and Fraud.
- 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs.
- Drives resolution of caller questions/issues on the first call whenever possible and ensures proper documentation of calls and resolution actions.
- Understand and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
- Adhere to Regulatory Guidelines and policies & procedures.
- Navigating through complex computer systems to identify the status of the issue and provide appropriate response to caller.
- Review previous call interactions/notes.
- Communicate monthly messages to members and providers on a specific need basis.
- Deal tactfully and empathetically with members and providers.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with provider office staff.
- Read, comprehend, and verbalize processes and procedures of the organization and of health insurance coverage.
- Multi-task by utilizing multiple complex computer applications.
- Pay close attention to detail.
- Identify issues/trends and escalate to Supervisor / Manager when assistance is needed.
- Develop relationships with other departments to provide feedback about root cause issues.
- Intervene with providers on behalf of the customer to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with specialists for assistance when needed.
- Assist customers in navigating through the Driscoll Health Plan website and encourage and reassure them to become self-sufficient.
- Own problem through to resolution on behalf of the customer in real time or through comprehensive and timely follow-up with the member and or provider.
- Research complex issues across multiple databases and work with internal departments to resolve customer issues and/or partner with others to resolve escalated issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of experience working in a call center or healthcare-related field
- Strong customer service skills, including courteous telephone etiquette and professionalism
- Prior understanding and awareness of call center metrics and goals preferred
- Prior healthcare experience, in particular, Medicaid Insurance Plans preferred
- Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute
- Knowledge of managed care processes and health insurance coverage preferred Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to understand complex situations to effectively handle escalated customer needs
- Analytical skills and the ability to read and interpret data
- Problem solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Ability to operate computer programs - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and MS Teams