Member Service Representative Level 1 - West Covina, United States - BeneSys, Inc.

BeneSys, Inc.

Verified Company

West Covina, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Member Service Representative Level 1 (West Covina, CA)

Summary - This is a call center environment. Call center experience is required. **The Member Service Representative responds to incoming telephone calls from client participants and providers with questions about Health & Welfare benefits. This is a Union position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to

Positively respond to incoming calls from members and providers by, among other things:
explaining group benefits

- addressing eligibility questions
- providing information on referrals
- describing required authorizations for medical care
- assisting with claims' issues
- providing claims' status
- answering questions or concerns
- resolving problems

Submit requests for adjustments on claims, research questions and problems, and provide the best solutions available.
Alternate with coworkers during slow periods to make sure phones are always covered.
Make outgoing calls to members and providers.
Alpha sorting, organizing, or other special projects.
File forms and letters.
Provide available information upon request and escalate issues as appropriate to Supervisor and/or Manager.
Retain records of calls by documenting in the appropriate system for tracking.
Other duties may be assigned.
Reliable and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Member Services Representative Levels

Level I
Some customer service experience, some claims knowledge, good phone skills, positive attitude, medical knowledge a plus.

Level II

Level I

skills, plus complete understanding of BeneSys, Eldorado, Benefit Driven, Well Point, and Envision systems and Plan documents. Knowledge of any vendor systems that may be required to assist in calls. Ability to field 90% of calls without consulting the Unit Leader.

Level III
Level I

and II skills, plus complete understanding of all California Plans. Knowledgeable in handling group benefit issues, ability to interpret Plan guidelines. Ability to analyze plans and interpret benefit language contained in Plan documents. Good overall understanding of claims' processing guidelines to assist with resolving claims' issues and able to translate these issues clearly for resolution. Good internal technical ability to assist other Team members with internal/external systems. Fielding elevated issues from the Team and assessing the problem and attempting to resolve them prior to referring to the Supervisor or Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

Background in medical claims processing.
Call center experience.
Knowledge of and capable of handling multiple group benefits.
Ability to communicate clearly with accurate information to callers either by telephone, electronic messaging, or facetoface interaction.
Ability to deal with people in stressful situations.
Ability to use good communication skills and keen observation to understand what a caller is asking for and then use good judgment to come to a resolution.
Ability to multitask, respond to questions correctly and accurately and resolve the issue from initial contact with caller.
Ability to diffuse irate calls to a level where the caller is satisfied with the response and resolution is complete.
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Education and/or Experience - High School diploma or GED equivalent. 2 plus years in an Employee Benefits position or similar.

Language Skills - Effective communication skills are essential. Individual should enjoy and be able to work in a busy and sometimes noisy/high pressured environment.

Physical Demands - Occasional lifting of paperwork and batches of claims.

Regular use of standard office equipment such as:
computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, etc. Sustained periods of being on the telephone, keyboarding, sitting/standing.

Work Environment - The position operates in a typical call center environment, that, at times, can be noisy, pressured and stressful. The department can be fast paced.

Work Schedule - Full time. Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Required in office (no at-home days).

Competitive Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision, with option for dependent coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Companypaid basic life/AD&D, shortterm disability, longterm disability insurance
15 days Paid Time Off during first full calendar year
11 paid holidays
Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
Up to 20 days of paid jury duty leave
401(k) with employer match

Pay
The current starting rate for this position is $32.16. This is a union position. The wage rate for this position is determined by the collective bargaining agreement and may be dependent on experience, skills, education and other