Customer Advocate I

Health Care Service; Tulsa (OK); In loco; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Health Care Service in Tulsa is seeking a Customer Advocate to support members and physicians from an on-site call center. Expect to spend about 90% of your time on the phone, researching inquiries and delivering prompt, accurate responses.

You will handle billing, eligibility, and provider networks, using HIPAA-compliant secure communications. Collaboration with care teams and maintaining confidentiality are essential to ensure issues are resolved on first contact.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months customer service or 6 months office experience.
• 1 year customer service and internal sales experience preferred.
• Data entry and typing experience.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills; independent decision making.

Mansioni

• Monitor the phone in one of our on-site call center locations to promptly assist members and physicians with inquiries.
• Analyze inquiries to anticipate needs and take next steps.
• Initiate and code adjustment transactions to resolve inquiries.
• Help customers navigate the healthcare system to resolve issues and meet needs on first interaction.
• Collaborate with providers, families, and patients through secure communications per HIPAA to ensure needs are met.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company information.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION

Under supervision, this position is responsible for working on the phone all day in a call center to assist members and physicians by responding to telephone and written inquiries in a prompt, accurate and objective manner. Duties include conducting research; spends approximately 85% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business need. Incumbent will manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls from members regarding health plan benefits, claim statuses, eligibility and provider networks.

NOTE: there is mandatory onsite training for this role for eight weeks, no exceptions. Relocation will not be extended, sponsorship is not available.

Are You Ready to Grow Your Career with HCSC?

At HCSC, we are there for our members-in sickness and in health-and we strive to do right by them because their trust in us matters. We are redefining an industry and embracing change to deliver compelling careers that encourage resourceful, strategic thought, empower, and allow you to make concrete impact in the lives of our customers and their communities. Join us as we reimagine what's possible.

https://www.hcsc.com/careers/career-areas

Why You’ll Love HCSC:

When you join HCSC, you are joining the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States. HCSC is dedicated to reimagining health care while investing in the growth of our people. We seek team members who are passionate about positively impacting our communities and supporting others.

Our Impact:

Our social responsibility consists of corporate giving, local community relations, volunteerism, diversity and wellness, and sustainability initiatives.

Who We Serve:

We work hard to provide our members with the most innovative, cost efficient and helpful tools to manage their health.

Our Ethics:

We strive to do the right thing every day, acting ethically and honestly in everything we do.

Our Purpose:

To do everything in our power to stand with our members in sickness and health.

Why You’ll Love Customer Service:

Customer Service provides our employees rewarding experiences and the ability to make a difference to improve the lives of our colleagues, our customers, and our communities every day.

A Day in the Life of a Customer Advocate:

As a Customer Advocate, you will be responsible for monitoring the phone in one of our on-site call center locations to promptly assist HCSC members and physicians with their inquiries. Spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time fielding phone calls.

• Analyze inquiries from members or providers to anticipate needs and proactively take the next steps to complete requests.
• Initiate and code adjustment transactions to correct and resolve inquiries.
• Helping our customers navigate the complexity of the healthcare industry to resolve their issues and ensure their needs are met on the first interaction.
• Collaborate with providers, families, and patients through secure communications, in compliance with HIPAA, to ensure member's and provider's needs are met.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

What's in it for You

HCSC provides its employees with array of resources and benefits to help you take care of yourself so you can take care of your family, perform your job well, and feel good at the end of the day.

We strive to maintain an inclusive work environment where all employees experience equity. Our employees know when they come to work each day they will be treated fairly and with the respect they deserve.

At HCSC you will be building a rewarding career in healthcare. We know the importance of career growth and provide our employees with opportunities to develop.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate various computer applications
• Data entry and/or typing experience
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Independent decision-making skills and problem solving
• Ability to spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone
• Experience with billing, working in a medical office, or hospital customer service is preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma OR GED.
• 6 months customer service experience OR 6 months experience in an office environment.
• 1 year of customer service and internal sales experience preferred.
• Data entry and/or typing experience.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills and independent decision making skills.
• Ability to spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs and sit for long periods of time with scheduled breaks.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 9 months customer service experien