Outreach specialist-1

Elevance Health (Anthem); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking an Outreach Specialist I to serve as the primary field contact between the company and current or potential members. This role involves responding to inquiries, guiding members through benefits and policies, and supporting access to care through home visits and community outreach.

The position requires strong communication, empathy, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with travel to client sites and occasional office meetings.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in customer service, preferably in managed care or health insurance.
• Ability to travel to client sites and interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial and main field contact between the company and current or potential members.
• Responds to inquiries and initiates steps to assist regarding benefits, policies and procedures.
• Provides timely resolution of inquiries about benefits, services and policies.
• Supports and promotes State Sponsored Programs through community events and collaborations.
• Supports member access to care through home visits and distribution of collateral materials.
• Performs member orientations and delivers superior, professional service to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Multitasking

Community outreach

Travel

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title:

Outreach specialist-1

Job Description:

Outreach Specialist I

Shift:

Monday-Friday

Location:

This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Outreach Specialist Role Overview

The Outreach Specialist is responsible for serving as the initial and main point of Field contact between the Company and current and potential members.

How you will make an impact:

• Responds to telephone, written, and in-person inquiries and initiates steps to assist regarding issues relating to content or interpretation of benefits, policies and procedures.
• Provides timely and accurate resolution of inquiries and issues regarding benefits, services and policies.
• Supports and promotes State Sponsored Programs through participation in community events.
• Represents State Sponsored Programs in community collaborations.
• Supports member access to care through home visits, processing of reports, and distribution of collateral materials.
• Performs new member orientations.
• Provides superior quality outcomes by taking ownership of issues to ensure timely resolution or follow-up.
• Provides superior, professional, and courteous service to customers.
• Comprehends the various cultural and linguistic needs of the Medicaid and SCHIP population.
• Knowledge of the various health and social services available in the assigned region with a special emphasis on services offered by community based organizations.
• Ability to work professionally with the company's associates, community-based organizations, providers and plan members.
• Associates in this role are expected to have the ability to multi-task, including handling calls, texts, facsimiles, and electronic queues, while simultaneously taking notes and speaking to customers.

Minimum Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in customer service, preferably in a managed care environment, medical office, or health insurance; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Proficient in maintaining focus during extended periods of sitting and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both with virtual and in-person interactions.
• Attentive to details, critical thinker, and a problem-solver; demonstrates empathy and persistence to resolve caller issues completely.
• Comfort and proficiency with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and minimize manual efforts.
• Associates in this role will have a structured work schedule with occasional overtime or flexibility based on business needs, including the ability to work from the office as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

CUS > Care Reps

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health locati