Medicare Advantage Member Advocate, Bilingual Vietnamese

Astiva Health; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free catered lunches

Job summary

Astiva Health, Inc., located in Orange, CA is seeking a Member Service Specialist to answer telephonic inquiries from members and providers regarding Medicare Advantage benefits, eligibility, enrollment, claims, prior authorizations, and appeals. You will maintain quality and performance standards while delivering excellent customer service.

You will handle calls, emails, document interactions, and work to resolve issues on first contact, with emphasis on Vietnamese language proficiency and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience.
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience with Medicare Advantage.
• Health Plan experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening and probing techniques.
• Ability to multi-task, time manage and prioritize.
• Ability to document information while on the phone with the member.
• Ability to build rapport with members.
• Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound phone calls, emails and other necessary communications with members and providers.
• Clearly identify and act on customer needs to achieve satisfaction.
• Clearly explain all details of the Medicare Advantage Plan including procedures, protocols, benefits, and any other necessary information to the member or provider during inbound and outbound calls.
• Fully understand all aspects of Medicare Advantage including but not limited to benefits, prior authorization, referrals, claims, enrollment, eligibility, appeals & grievances, providers networks and pharmacy services.
• Provide accurate and complete information using the tools provided.
• Keep detailed written records of each telephone encounter during the call.
• Adhere to all call center metrics as set forth by CMS regulation and call center leadership.
• Attempt to resolve the member’s issue completely during the first phone call.
• Go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Medicare Advantage

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Vietnamese

Job description

Description

About Us:

Astiva Health, Inc., located in Orange, CA is a premier healthcare provider specializing in Medicare and HMO services. With a focus on delivering comprehensive care tailored to the needs of our diverse community, we prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality in all aspects of our services. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

SUMMARY: The Member Service Specialist is responsible for answering telephonic inquiries from current and potential members and providers regarding Medicare Advantage benefits, eligibility, enrollment, claims, referral, prior authorizations, appeals & grievances and other related concerns. Our Member Service Specialists ensure customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service, displaying a desire to help and maintaining a professional demeanor. Member Service Specialists will be expected to maintain quality and performance standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Handle inbound and outbound phone calls, emails and other necessary communications with members and providers
• Clearly identify and act on customer needs to achieve satisfaction.
• Clearly explain all details of the Medicare Advantage Plan including procedures, protocols, benefits, and any other necessary information to the member or provider during inbound and outbound calls.
• Fully understand all aspects of Medicare Advantage including but not limited to benefits, prior authorization, referrals, claims, enrollment, eligibility, appeals & grievances, providers networks and pharmacy services.
• Provide accurate and complete information using the tools provided
• Keep detailed written records of each telephone encounter during the call
• Adhere to all call center metrics as set forth by CMS regulation and call center leadership.
• Attempt to resolve the member’s issue completely during the first phone call.
• Go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free catered lunches

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years customer service experience
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience with Medicare Advantage
• Health Plan experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening and probing techniques.
• Ability to multi-tasks, time manage and prioritize.
• Ability to document information while on the phone with the member.
• Ability to build rapport with members
• Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written)