Medicare Advantage Member Services Representative

Siho Insurance Group; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SIHO Insurance Services seeks a Medicare Advantage Member Services Representative in Columbus, IN to respond to member and provider inquiries, explain benefits, and advocate for members. This non-exempt role involves handling phone, written, and walk-in interactions, with focus on first-call resolution and HIPAA-compliant service.

The position requires a High School Diploma and 2 years of customer service experience; familiarity with Medicare Advantage is a plus, and a hybrid in-office/remote

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and helping members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic health insurance knowledge and Medicare basics preferred.
• Strong emotional intelligence to resolve issues.
• Commitment to attendance and patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Assist members and providers by explaining benefits and resolving questions.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and written channels; assist walk-ins as needed.
• Record inquiries, complaints, and transactions accurately.
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate teams in a timely manner.
• Support teammates to ensure consistent member service quality.

Skills

Customer service passion

Communication skills

Health insurance knowledge

Medicare Advantage knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Attendance & reliability

Professional appearance

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Medicare Advantage Member Services Representative
Reports To: Manager, MytruAdvantage Customer Service

Our Vision

SIHO Insurance Services will be the premier healthcare delivery system administration company, known and respected for its Insurance high quality people, innovative products and outstanding services.

Location Requirement:

This position is based in Columbus, IN and is not eligible for remote work or relocation. Candidates must reside in or be willing to commute to Columbus.

MTA Member Services

SIHO's Member Services Representatives assist in creating an excellent experience for SIHO's members and their providers. The primary responsibility of this position is to respond to member's and providers inquiries. This position mainly responds to telephonic inquiries but may also be responsible for responding to written inquiries and assisting walk-in members. This is a non-exempt position.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Assist members with navigating their healthcare needs by explaining benefits, solving claim concerns, finding a doctor nearby or being their healthcare advocate
• Comply with regulatory requirements while addressing customer needs which may include complex benefit questions.
• Record details of inquiries, comments, complaints, and transactions.
• Escalate unresolved and pending customer grievances.
• Support teammates as business needs require to ensure the organization is meeting the needs of our members and providers

• Strive for first call resolution while demonstrating SIHO's dedication to proactively work to resolve members questions and concerns.
• Work with partners in other departments, or to Doctors' offices to help resolve a customer concern.
• Support your teammates as business needs require to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers.
• Performs other relevant duties deemed necessary to achieve department and company-wide goals.

Traits we are looking for:

• Trustworthy Empathic Proactive
• Compassionate Good Listener Problem Solver
• Communicator Patient Personable & Collaborative

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Full-time position with hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Annual schedule divided into two seasons:

Peak Season (October 1 - March 31)

• Team coverage required 7 days/week, 8am-9pm
• Available shifts: 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, 12pm-9pm (remote), and 10am-7pm as needed
• Weekend requirement: Minimum 2 weekends per month (remote shifts 12pm-9pm or 10am-7pm)
• Schedules provided one month in advance with consideration for employee preferences

Off-Peak Season (April 1 - September 30)

• Monday-Friday coverage between 8am-9pm
• Available shifts: 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, or 12pm-9pm (remote)
• Must work one late shift per week (either 9am-6pm or 12pm-9pm)

Minimum Skills Requirement:

• Possess a passion for customer service
• Excellent communications (oral and written) and strong listening skills
• General knowledge and understanding of health insurance
• Knowledge of Medicare Advantage is preferred, but not required
• This job calls for strong emotional intelligence to proactively provide solutions, ensuring the member's health and safety
• Ability to maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work
• Professional appearance and presence
• Commitment to support and maintain confidentiality in conformance to HIPAA guidelines

Required Education:

• High School Diploma and 2 years of Customer service experience
• Working experience of Microsoft Office or other comparable software

Note:

This position supports Medicare Advantage/MyTruAdvantage products, requiring weekend availability during peak season to ensure continuous member support.

*All positions are subject to change based on the needs of the business*