Claims & Customer Service - Los Angeles Ca.

Claims and Customer Service Position Overview

This role is customer-facing and is considered a key customer service representative for the Health Organization. The Claims Specialist/Analyst will process health insurance claims and answers calls from the customer (participant members, providers, physicians, hospitals etc.) Adhere to eligibility, claims and call policies and procedures while making sound claim/call decisions. Foster strong relationships through the resolution of customer incoming call requests. Serve our customers by determining requirements, answering inquiries, resolving problems, and fulfilling requests.

This is a Hybrid position, and it will be rare that you have to work onsite. Most of it is remote work, but you still have to live in the Los Angeles County CA area to be considered.

Responsibilities

Elevate and enhance the Health Organizations reputation by providing "World Class Customer Service" of the phone in a "high-call-volume" position.

Answer incoming phone calls from customers and identify the type of assistance the customer needs (e.g. benefit and eligibility, billing and payment inquiries, authorizations for treatment and explanation of benefits (EOBs))

Communicate and collaborate with customers to resolve issues, using clear, simple language to ensure understanding

Review and research incoming healthcare claims by navigating multiple computer systems and platforms and verify the data/information necessary for processing (e.g. pricing, prior authorizations, and applicable benefits)

Ensure that the proper health benefits are applied to each claim by using the appropriate processes and procedures (e.g. claims processing policies and procedures, grievance procedures, federal mandates, CMS/Medicare guidelines, and benefit plan documents/certificates)

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Math, Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience

Minimum of four (4) years of claims processing preferred

Minimum of four (4) years in heavy call center required

Demonstrate adaptability and forward-thinking in the face of technological or organizational change

Proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent customer service and telephone skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to research and verify claims payment, benefits, and eligibility issues

Strong knowledge of benefits plans, policies and procedures

Company Benefits

Salary range offered $56,000-$65,000 to start

Medical, Dental & Vision Health Insurance is paid 100% by Employer (you can add up to 5 dependents for health coverage, and it costs $50 a month total for dependents coverage).

401K with 2% Employer Match

Employer Pension! Vested after 5 years

PTO- 2 weeks 5 weeks of time off depending on your years with the company

Holiday Pay -2 Floating Holidays & you get your Work Anniversary off every year

Sick Pay 12 days a year

Career advancement opportunities & the ability to work for a very reputable and longstanding organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer