Claims & Provider Relations Advocate - Evernorth Behavioral Health - Remote

Cigna; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna is seeking a Claims & PR Advocate to join their Evernorth Behavioral Health team remotely. This role entails servicing inbound claims calls from members and providers and requires independent problem-solving and multitasking skills. Candidates should have a background in mental health and experience in customer service, as well as the ability to navigate multiple applications to assist effectively. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health-related benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Minimum of 18 days paid time off per year

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field or an unrelated degree with 2+ years experience in behavioral health.
• Experience in Evernorth Behavioral Care Specialist/Advocacy role is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound claim calls and assist members/providers with claim inquiries.
• Verify claim status, educate on billing protocols, and correct authorizations.
• Provide follow-up on issues and handle provider contract-related inquiries.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Superb interpersonal communication skills

Effective listening skills

Independent problem-solving skills

Intuitive technical capabilities

Strong PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health or psychology/social work-related field

Bachelor's degree in unrelated field AND 2+ years in behavioral health

Job description

Claims & Provider Relations Advocate - Evernorth Behavioral Health - Remote

The Claims & PR (Provider Relations) Advocate will service inbound claim calls from both members and providers, as well as their office support staff. Occasional outbound calls are required to resolve claim issues.

The types of calls a Claims & PR Advocate service may include, but are not limited to: inquiries about claim status details, claim reprocessing or adjustment requests, provider contract questions, or requests to update demographics.

Due to the wide variety of call types, several applications are required to service these inquiries, and multiple applications are often needed within the same call. Independent problem-solving, multitasking, and technical savvy are essential to carry out the responsibilities of this role. Calls must be serviced helpfully and professionally.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to answer inbound claim calls from members or providers, as well as contracting and Provider Relations-related calls from providers. The work environment is structured, and the majority of the day will be spent answering these calls from a queue. Please note that occasional outbound calls may be necessary to address issues that require additional attention.

Within a call, a Claims & PR Advocate may:

• Assist a member or provider with understanding how a claim has been processed
• Verify claim status for a member or provider
• Educate a member or provider on billing protocols
• Write or correct authorizations to ensure claims are paid correctly
• Send claims for adjustment/reprocessing
• Request duplicate EOBs for a member or provider
• Send a request for a cancelled check copy, to reissue a check, or request a stop pay/do not reissue on a check
• Provide follow-up on issues by making outbound calls when necessary
• Send resources to members and providers via email
• Submit a complaint on the member or provider’s behalf
• Send an Advocate Handoff/Help Request (AHHR) for escalated or complex issues
• Assist providers with contract-related inquiries and demographic updates
• Independently problem-solve to ensure accurate information is given, exceptional customer service, and first call resolution is achieved

Skills

• Customer Service experience
• Bachelor's degree in the mental health field or psychology/social work-related field (family communications, health coaching, community/public health, or other related major), OR a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2+ years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Experience in the Evernorth Behavioral Care Specialist/Advocacy role
• Able to excel and/or prior successful experience in a virtual team environment
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive image to members, providers, facilities, billing offices, etc.
• Candidate must possess superb interpersonal communication skills
• Effective listening and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Intuitive technical capabilities with the ability to quickly understand and apply working knowledge on several claim systems and applications
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to type effectively and have strong PC skills

Training

Training hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT.

Work Schedule

Once training is complete, standard shifts occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT. The recruiter will share specific shift opportunities.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 24 - 36 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

The Claims & PR (Provider Relations) Advocate will service inbound claim calls from both members and providers, as well as their office support staff. Occasional outbound calls are required to resolve claim issues.

The types of calls a Claims & PR Advocate service may include, but are not limited to: inquiries about claim status details, claim reprocessing or adjustment requests, provider contract questions, or requests to update demographics.

Due to the wide variety of call types, several applications are required to service these inquiries, and multiple applications are often needed within the same call. Independent problem-solving, multitasking, and technical savvy are essential to carry out the responsibilities of this role. Calls must be serviced helpfully and professionally.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to answer inbound claim calls from members or providers, as well as contracting and Provider Relations-related calls from providers. The work environment is structured, and the majority of the day will be spent answering these calls from a queue. Please note that occasional outbound calls may be necessary to address issues that require additional attention.

Within a call, a Claims & PR Advocate may:

• Assist a member or provider with understanding how a claim has been processed
• Verify claim status for a member or provider
• Educate a member or provider on billing protocols
• Write or correct authorizations to ensure claims are paid correctly
• Send claims for adjustment/reprocessing
• Request duplicate EOBs for a member or provider
• Send a request for a cancelled check copy, to reissue a check, or request a stop pay/do not reissue on a check
• Provide follow-up on issues by making outbound calls when necessary
• Send resources to members and providers via email
• Submit a complaint on the member or provider’s behalf
• Send an Advocate Handoff/Help Request (AHHR) for escalated or complex issues
• Assist providers with contract-related inquiries and demographic updates
• Independently problem-solve to ensure accurate information is given, exceptional customer service, and first call resolution is achieved

Skills

• Customer Service experience
• Bachelor's degree in the mental health field or psychology/social work-related field (family communications, health coaching, community/public health, or other related major), OR a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2+ years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Experience in the Evernorth Behavioral Care Specialist/Advocacy role
• Able to excel and/or prior successful experience in a virtual team environment
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive image to members, providers, facilities, billing offices, etc.
• Candidate must possess superb interpersonal communication skills
• Effective listening and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Intuitive technical capabilities with the ability to quickly understand and apply working knowledge on several claim systems and applications
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to type effectively and have strong PC skills

Training

Training hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT.

Work Schedule

Once training is complete, standard shifts occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT. The recruiter will share specific shift opportunities.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 24 - 36 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

About the company

Cigna is an American worldwide health services organization based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

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