Customer Care Advocate, Sr.

American Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Zenith American Solutions in the United States seeks a Senior Customer Care Advocate to provide advanced service on eligibility, benefits, and claims status for participants, beneficiaries, and providers. The role requires handling PHI/PII with integrity and delivering accurate documentation of inquiries.

The position supports retirement and health/welfare plans, with a standard 40-hour work week, and requires a minimum high school education and three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of related work experience in health and welfare benefits administration or customer service.
• Strong integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office tools and applications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials, technical procedures, benefit plans and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of assigned Plan(s) and effectively applies knowledge in all job functions.
• Provides written, verbal, or face-to-face customer service by responding to and documenting inquiries about benefits and claims.
• Updates files, including documenting system notes of conversations or action taken.
• Performs tasks associated with the administration of retirement and health and welfare benefits such as mailings and forms.
• Processes enrollments and updates member information in applicable system(s).
• Distributes communications related to regulatory requirements.
• Initiates requests to departments requesting adjustments to claims, retirement, and/or eligibility.
• Follows up to ensure successful completion of actions and resolutions of escalated calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Customer Care Advocate, Sr
Department: Customer Care
Union: UFCW 3000
Grade: 9
FLSA: Non-exempt
Hours per week: 40

Position Summary The Customer Care Advocate, Sr provides advanced customer service to participants, beneficiaries, union locals, and providers regarding eligibility, benefits, and claims status. "Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of assigned Plan(s) and effectively applies knowledge in all job functions.
• Provides written, verbal, or face-to-face customer service by responding to and documenting telephone and written inquiries in accordance with various Plan(s) benefits.
• Updates files, including documenting system notes of conversations or action taken.
• Performs tasks associated with the administration of retirement and health and welfare benefits such as;
• Processing and/or sending mailers or required forms as requested by members.
• Processing and/or sending correspondence related to member or claims status.
• Processing enrollments and updating member information in applicable system(s).
• Distributing communications related to regulatory requirements.
• Initiates Action Requests to appropriate departments requesting adjustments to claims, retirement, and/or eligibility as necessary.
• Follows up to ensure successful completion of Action Requests.
• Handles escalated calls; manages through resolution.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of related work experience such as third-party administrator processing, benefits administration, or customer service in a health and welfare environment.
• Strong work ethic and team player mentality.
• Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Solid organization skills with strong detail orientation and listening skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials, technical procedures, benefit plans and regulations.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office tools and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Call center experience in benefits claims, billing, or eligibility.
• Bilingual.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at [e-mail], and we would be happy to assist you.

Compensation: $32.36/hr

Zenith American Solutions Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise. We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic employee with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day. Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before. We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American! We realize the importance a comprehensive benefits program to our employees and their families. As part of our total compensation package, we offer an array of benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, a retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), great opportunities for growth, and much, much more! At Zenith American Solutions, we take immense pride in fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment that provides challenging opportunities while supporting a healthy work/ life balance. Our organizational culture is founded on principles of integrity, honesty and respect for all stakeholders, including our employees, clients, and business partners. With a low employee turnover rate and a high rate of internal promotions and transfers, the Zenith team is proud to be a part of an 80-year legacy of excellence. Our employees embody a spirit of integrity, take immense pride in their work, and are enthusiastic about referring others to join our team.