Service Advocate
Healthfirst
**Duties and Responsibilities**
Provide excellent quality customer service to Signature HMO Plan Members and/or across all Lines of Business (LOBs) for members and providers with a variety of questions and issues on topics such as eligibility, benefits, claims process, escalations, and product
Communicate with members and providers through various channels which may include but are not limited to inbound and outbound calls, emails, or chats
Manage the relationship and resolution of Member inquiries with respect to all Healthfirst vendor partners in concert with or on behalf of the Member(s)
Meet or exceed all performance KPIs including but not limited to quality, productivity, and dependability
Follow established policies and procedures to ensure member and provider issues are addressed timely and accurately
Identify and de-escalate situations where member/provider is upset and provide a satisfactory resolution
Initiate investigations as required, partnering with other assigned parties to participate in root cause analysis, communicate complex information, take proactive and/or corrective measures and/or recommend solutions and methods for process improvement and follow-up on outstanding customer inquiries and complaints within defined timeframe
Assist with CCO inbound contacts on high volume days, while not missing any deliverables associated with their individual and team accountabilities
Comply with HIPAA requirements and maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) confidentiality of member, provider, medical and departmental information; adhere to local, state, federal and Healthfirst specific compliance and regulatory guidelines
Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication with internal and external customers
Work at locations which may include office, remote, virtual and/or field offices
Additional duties as required
**Requirements:**
Work a 40-hour week with a schedule assigned during the hours of 8am-8pm Monday thru Friday from April 1st to Sept 30th and Monday thru Sunday from Oct 1st to March31st, including late shifts, weekends, and/or holidays including but not limited to Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, New Years Day, MLK Day and as needed during unforeseen business disruptions (with limited notice at times).
Designate, set up and maintain a physical workspace that is separate from the main flow of home or other traffic and is safe and secure to ensure PHI and other sensitive material are protected. The designated workspace must be HIPAA and OSHA compliant as well as comply with any departmental requirements.
Must have Secure Internet Service Provider (ISP) with appropriate speeds and bandwidth to support the remote nature of the role, including multiple applications and systems (required) to ensure clear and consistent communication with internal and external parties (i.e. members, providers and colleagues).
Must have a clear and direct connection into the ISP modem (must use ethernet cable from computer to the modem). WIFI (ex: T-Mobile) is NOT permitted.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Experience demonstrating empathy and compassion in a customer service-oriented environment
Work experience handling escalated issues, complex situations, & calls requiring conflict resolution
Working experience in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple priorities simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience participating in cross-functional projects and departmental initiatives related to customer/client interaction and customer service
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Associate degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
Proven track record of exercising independent thinking, problem solving and achieving goals
Bilingual (English and Spanish, or Mandarin/Cantonese)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Power Point
Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to document grammatically correct emails, communications, and presentations
Basic understanding of call center metrics including Average Handle Time (AHT), Quality, etc.
Work experience with Healthfirst Contact Center Oriented related systems (Salesforce, PEGA, TruCare, MHS, etc.)
Basic understanding of call center metrics including Average Handle Time (AHT), Quality, etc.
Trained in multiple Healthfirst LOBs for both Member and Provider Family of Products
_Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: See Above_
_License/Certification: N/A_
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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