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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus Offered!

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Customer Service Representative is responsible for the assisting Member/ Provider with healthcare inquires concerns, or complaints via telephone. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or health plan administration, as required. Travel will be required to our Corpus Christi location for training.
 
General Duties:
 
Assist members and providers by responding to telephone inquiries in a prompt, accurate and objective manner regarding but not limited to: 
 
o Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
o Authorizations
o Behavioral Health
o Claims
o Complaints
o Crisis Calls
o Eligibility
o Health Insurance Benefits
o Locating providers
o Pharmacy Benefits
o Transportation
o Waste Abuse and Fraud
 
• 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs.
• Drives resolution of caller questions/issues on the first call whenever possible and ensures proper documentation of calls and resolution actions.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
• Adhere to Regulatory Guidelines and policies & procedures.
• Navigating through complex computer systems to identify the status of the issue and provide appropriate response to caller.
• Review previous call interactions/notes. 
• Communicate monthly messages to members and providers on a specific need basis.
• Deal tactfully and empathetically with members and providers. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with provider office staff.

• Read, comprehend, and verbalize processes and procedures of the organization and of health insurance coverage.
• Multi-task by utilizing multiple complex computer applications.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Identify issues/trends and escalate to Supervisor / Manager when assistance is needed.
• Develop relationships with other departments to provide feedback about root cause issues.
• Intervene with providers on behalf of the customer to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with specialists for assistance when needed.
• Assist customers in navigating through the Driscoll Health Plan website and encourage and reassure them to become self-sufficient.
• Own problem through to resolution on behalf of the customer in real time or through comprehensive and timely follow-up with the member and or provider. 
• Research complex issues across multiple databases and work with internal departments to resolve customer issues and/or partner with others to resolve escalated issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience
• Experience working in a call center or healthcare-related field is a plus
• Strong customer service skills, including courteous telephone etiquette and professionalism
• Prior understanding and awareness of call center metrics and goals preferred 
• Prior healthcare experience, in particular, Medicaid Insurance Plans preferred
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute
• Knowledge of managed care processes and health insurance coverage preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to understand complex situations to effectively handle escalated customer needs
• Analytical skills and the ability to read and interpret data
• Problem solving abilities

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Ability to operate computer programs – Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly
Outlook, Word and MS Teams